Easy Mary Berry Apple Crumble With Lemon Curd

What is THE Mary Makes It Easy Apple Crumble?

Apple crumble is the quintessence of British comfort food – sweet, delicious, and topped with that perfect crunch.

While there are countless variations with additions like blackberries or oats, simplicity has its charm. In my quest for the easiest recipe, I discovered the “best” crumble recipes for crumble boasting most ratings are made up using just apples, butter, sugar and flour!

You can’t beat a traditional apple filling topped with crispy, buttery crumble – classic comfort food at its best.

Why you’ll like it

• Traditional 4-ingredients. There’s nothing quite like the classic comfort of a traditional apple filling topped with a crispy, buttery crumble – it’s comfort food at its BEST!
• Never fails apple crumble recipe. This dessert is easy and never fails to impress. You don’t have to worry that one day it will turn bad or that someone will not like oats, nuts or nutmeg!
• Quick and simple. To whip up all you need is 5 minutes and the recipe is ready to serve in 50 minutes.
• Extremely versatile. Just learn the basic ingredient measurements and leave the rest up to your imagination. If you pop in some seeds, spices, nuts, blackberries or pears you’ll be tasting a different version every time.

For The Perfect Apple Crumble

• You can assemble it up to 6 hours ahead. However, it’s best to cook it just before serving. It also freezes well when assembled and uncooked.

What You Need

• Baking Apples: 1.5 kg (3lb 5oz) cooking apples
• Butter: 30g (1oz)
• Muscovado sugar: 175g (1oz) light muscovado sugar
• For the Crumble Topping – 
  • Flour: 175g (6oz) plain flour
  • Demerara sugar: 55g (2oz) demerara sugar
  • Butter: 115g (4oz) unsalted butter, softened
• Variations –
  • Mixed Fruit:  Experiment with different fruits, such as pears, strawberries or cherries, to create a mixed fruit crumble such as apples and blackberries that is popular in winter.
  • Dried Fruit Mix:  Add raisins, almonds or pecans to the crumble topping for a crunchy, flavourful touch.

How to Make Mary Berry Apple Crumble?

1. Preheat oven. Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6. Grab a 25cm (10in) round shallow ovenproof pie dish.
2. Precook the apples. In a wide-based pan, combine the apples with 2 tablespoons of water and butter. Cook over a gentle heat for around 6 minutes, stirring regularly, until the apples become tender. Take it off the heat, mix in the sugar, and let it cool.
3. For the crumble topping. Measure the ingredients into a large bowl and rub them together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Assemble. Spoon the cooled apples into the pie dish, levelling the surface. Sprinkle an even layer of crunchy topping over the apples, then add a dash of extra demerara sugar.
5. Bake. Pop it into the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas 4 and bake for another 20 minutes until it turns golden and starts bubbling.
6. Serve. Serve it hot with cream, custard, ice cream, or crème fraîche!

Saving The Easy Apple Crumble For Later

1. Leftovers: If you don’t live in a warm humid country, cove in a cool, dry place for up to 1-2 days. Otherwise, refrigerate for up to 3-4 days, tightly covered.
2. Freezing: Up to 2-3 months, tightly wrapped and in an airtight container. Thaw and reheat the frozen crumble in the oven before serving.

Serving Mary Berry Apple Crumble With Lemon Curd

Mary Berry’s Apple Crumble is the perfect heartwarming dessert, especially when paired with a dollop of lemon curd. Imagine enjoying this classic crumble during the cosy winter months, where its sweet, buttery topping and tart apple filling provide ultimate comfort. For an extra touch of indulgence, serve it with smooth lemon curd. The citrusy zing of the curd complements the crumble beautifully, enhancing its flavours and adding a delightful contrast.

This dessert is incredibly versatile. You can also pair it with a creamy custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly comforting experience.

Health Info

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Final Takeaway (4 out of 5)

PROS: This is a family-friendly dessert and a winner with younger kids. This sweet treat is easy to remember and perfect if you want to whip up something quick and easy without having to remember by heart lots of extra ingredients. This is also a perfect solution if you have overripe apples or pears in your pantry and need to use them before having to throw them away. No matter what anyone tells you, this one never fails even for beginners!

CONS: The only downside is the calorie bill. You can substitute the butter with olive oil if you prefer and also limit a little the sugar especially if you’re going to serve it with ice cream or custard.

Verdict: 4/5: I promote and suggest that you try this classic British dish.