Crumbles

Cullumpster

MATH, if i use this but just omit the sugar would this still be ok for a savoury crumble, i'm thinking of doing a chicken or beef and ale one?

Curry_Queen

Cullumpster wrote:

MATH, if i use this but just omit the sugar would this still be ok for a savoury crumble, i'm thinking of doing a chicken or beef and ale one?

Basically, yes, or replace some of the flour with breadcrumbs and add herbs/spices/seasonings to taste

Cullumpster

Thanks CQ, i didn't want to try and end up with a big plate of mush

Curry_Queen

Cullumpster wrote:

Thanks CQ, i didn't want to try and end up with a big plate of mush

I think as long as you stick to the half-fat to dry ingredients rule then you can basically use what you like ... flour/breadcrumbs/oats etc ... and flavour them accordingly to suit sweet or savoury dishes. This was the impression I got when searching for a chicken crumble recipe a little while back anyway, and cooking is all about experimenting and trying new things, as long as the basics are right

apprentice_tycoon

When you have got your recipe adapted to the way you like it you can make double the amount next time and freeze the rest. If you have a processor you can get loads mixed ready to go. While you have the machine in use you can get pastry mix ready too, (this is half fat to flour) when you need it you will just add the water and mix in.

MATH

Cullumpster wrote:

MATH, if i use this but just omit the sugar would this still be ok for a savoury crumble, i'm thinking of doing a chicken or beef and ale one?

Yes but then CQ beat me to it:p For savoury dishes I always add oats, mixed herbs and cheese (but then I stick cheese in everything) HTH

keatergreyhound

Great Yummy Wonderful what more can a girl say!
My fruits mainly juice thought but when my other half asked about it I said it was ment to be like that so you dont need cream. Now what can I turn my hand to? Ah yes dinner..

MATH

Whey Hey! We can put Keater down for puddings at the next Ol'Style bash:D

Curry_Queen

MATH wrote:

Yes but then CQ beat me to it:p

Well us girls can't spend all day hanging around for you guys to get your act in gear

powie69

Once when I fancied an apple crumble, I used some cooked apple and crushed up some honey nut cornflakes, put them on top and bunged it under the grill for 5 to 10 minutes. It made a nice alternative to normal crumble topping.