Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble

I learnt this recipe from my sis-in-law, who is settled in Australia for years now, while she picked it up from her neighbour, who according her is the best pastry chef in the whole neighbourhood. So I was confident that I got a winner. For the first time I prepared this dish I was not so certain, until my sons cleaned their plates and asked for a second helping. They asked next morning if anything is left of it, so that they can have that along with their breakfast... so moms, when you make this be certain to make enough.

Preparation time : 20 minutes
Baking time         : 30 - 40 minutes
Cooking time       : 15 minutes (for the custard)
Difficulty              :  Very Easy
Serves                  : 4 - 6

　

Ingredients :

• 500 grams of Cooking Apples
• 3 tablespoon of Water
• 3 tablespoon of Sugar
• 3 Cloves
• 120 grams of plain Flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of Baking powder
• 60 grams of Butter
• 3 tablespoon of Coconut (better if you get dessicated/ or roast them before use)
• 3 tablespoon Brown Sugar
• 1 Pack of Vanilla Custard (prepared as per pack instruction) 

Method :

1) Pre heat your over to 350 degree for 10 minutes.

1) Meanwhile, peel and slice apples 1/4" thick. Place in a pie dish with water, sugar and cloves. Mix well and set aside covered.

2)  In a mixing bowl sift flour and baking powder together then rub in chopped butter until it looks like fine bread crumbs. (make sure the butter is very cold, and while mixing just rub the flour and butter between your finger tips very lightly, don't overwork.)

3) Mix in the coconut and brown sugar to the flour mixture. Spoon mixture evenly over apples.

4) Now bake the Apple Crumble in moderate oven, 350 to 380 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes (until top is light brown).

5) Give it some time  to cool slightly.  Take it out on plates and serve with warm custard.