The Best Apple Crumble and Custard
Apple crumble and custard - a simple yet gorgeous classic dessertof tender apples, golden crumble, and velvety smooth custard…
Servings 6
Ingredients
- For the custard
- 200 ml double cream
- 100 ml whole milk
- 3 egg yolks
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Apple filling
- 4 pink lady apples
- 60 g caster sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Crumble Topping
- 165 g plain flour
- 60 g jumbo oats
- 75 g soft brown sugar
- 135 g unsalted butter
Instructions
- Begin by making the crumble - measure out all the dry ingredients and mix well
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until fully melted then add to the dry mixture
- Mix well until the crumble clumps togethor. Place in the fridge to cool until ready to assemble
- Preheat the oven to 200℃
- Peel and core the apples
- Dice into small chunks then toss together with the sugar, cinnamon and cornflour
- Line a 10" x 8" dish with the apples, then crumble the cooled crumble topping over the apples evenly
- Cook for 35-40 minutes until the fruit is bubbling underneath and the top is golden and crisp. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- To make the custard - in a saucepan, place the cream and milk on a medium high heat until it starts to bubble at the edges
- Whisk together the egg yolks and the sugar until pale
- Add the hot cream and milk mixture, in thirds whilst continually whisking
- Palce the mixture back on the heat in the same saucepan, adding the vanilla and whisk contiuously until thickened
- Pour the fresh custard over the apple crumble and enjoy!