how to make crumble

Swan_2

it'll be fine just covered in a cool place if you're going to eat it tomorrow (today now) but for longer storage, best in the fridge

kiwichick

And if you do it in advance another time they are perfectly fine in the freezer.

researcher

For years my crumbles have been good, but not outstanding, until I followed a Delia Smith recipe - and this is so excellent I thought I'd share it:

8oz plain flour
3 oz butter (I use flora)
5 oz granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder.

Mix flour, baking powder and butter to breadcrumb stage, then add the sugar, mix and place on top of your (cold) fruit - don't press down too much.
Cook in an oven 180c (170c for fan), try after 30 mins, but depending on the fruit might take up to 45 mins.

This makes a lovely crunchy topping. I made a blackberry and apple crumble which was the best I've made in my life, so I've had to repeat it a couple of times just to make sure :rotfl: (Plum and then a spiced apple). Thing is - I don't even like crumble much, but everyone else raves about them!

Oh, and if the dried mixture is a little much for your dish - put the extra in the fridge, and you've a ready made topping for individual dishes.

taplady

Hi! thanks for this I'll give it a try, I just love crumbles! different recipe from what I usually use but it sounds good!:T

sparklymessygirl

Thanks Researcher - again, is a little different from the proportions I use but will try this.

I also like quite crunchy toppings too so I like to add flaked almonds to the topping. Depending on the fruit being used I might add some cinammon to the topping too.

I make double quantities and store the extra in the freezer.

Sparkly

tiff

Thanks, I have a load of blackberries picked yesterday that I need to do something with.

angeluk69_2

Oh yeah if you are doing apple crumble add justa little bit of cinnamon both to the apples and the crumble mix, I sometimes add crushed nuts as well.

lisa76

i add porridge oats to my crumble topping - yummmmmmmmm

hollydays

i add some porridge oats and cinnamon,and an extra sprinkling of brown sugar to caramelise the top.

Bargain_Rzl

Can I ask if anybody has a foolproof recipe for a SAVOURY crumble topping - i.e. one you could add appropriate herbs to and use on top of a chicken or fish "bake"?