Gordon Ramsay Apple Crumble Recipe

This Gordon Ramsay Apple Crumble Recipe is a warm and comforting recipe, which is made with caramelized apples and cranberries. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 29 minutes.

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Gordon Ramsay Apple Crumble Recipe Ingredients

For the Apple Filling:

• 6 tbsp caster sugar
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• Seeds from 1 vanilla pod
• 6 apples (3 grated, 3 chopped)
• 3 tbsp dried cranberries
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Juice of ½ lemon

For the Crumble Topping:

• 100g plain flour
• 2 tbsp demerara sugar
• 50g butter, chilled and cubed
• Pinch of ground cinnamon
• 4 tbsp nutty granola or muesli

How To Make Gordon Ramsay Apple Crumble Recipe

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F / Gas Mark 6).
2. Caramelize the sugar: Place a hob-safe baking dish over medium heat. Add the caster sugar and let it melt and bubble until it turns a golden caramel color, which should take about 5 minutes.
3. Cook the apple base: Stir the pinch of cinnamon, vanilla seeds, and the grated apples into the hot caramel. Cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the grated apple to soften into the base.
4. Add remaining fruit: Stir in the chopped apple chunks, dried cranberries, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix everything together and then remove the dish from the heat.
5. Prepare the crumble topping: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the plain flour, demerara sugar, chilled butter cubes, and a pinch of cinnamon. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the nutty granola or muesli.
6. Assemble the dish: Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the apple filling in the baking dish.
7. Start on the hob: Place the assembled dish back on the hob over medium heat. Heat it just until you see the fruit filling start to bubble up around the edges.
8. Bake the crumble: Immediately transfer the dish to the preheated oven. Bake for 12–14 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
9. Serve: Let the crumble cool for a few minutes before serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of cream, or a spoonful of custard.

Recipe Tips

• What are the best apples for a crumble? Using a mix of apples provides the best flavor and texture. A tart cooking apple like Bramley creates a soft, fluffy base, while a sweeter eating apple like Gala or Braeburn holds its shape and adds bite.
• Why grate half the apples? Grating half the apples creates a soft, almost saucy layer that blends with the caramel, while the chopped apples provide distinct chunks and texture.
• How do I get a truly crispy topping? The key is using chilled, cubed butter. Rubbing cold butter into the flour creates small pockets that steam and crisp up in the oven. Warm butter will melt and create a greasy, dense topping.
• Is the hob step necessary before baking? Yes, don’t skip it! Heating the crumble on the hob first ensures the fruit filling is hot and bubbling before it even enters the oven. This prevents a soggy bottom and guarantees the base is perfectly cooked.

What To Serve With Apple Crumble

This classic dessert is best served warm with a contrasting creamy element.

• Classic vanilla custard
• A scoop of high-quality vanilla bean ice cream
• Thick double cream or clotted cream
• A dollop of Greek yogurt for a tangy alternative

How To Store Apple Crumble

• Refrigerate: Allow the crumble to cool completely. Cover the dish with foil or transfer it to an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to re-crisp the topping.
• Freeze: You can freeze the baked crumble for up to 3 months. Let it cool completely, wrap it well in foil, and place it in a freezer-safe bag. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven.

Apple Crumble Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 220kcal
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 6g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Sodium: 10mg
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 25g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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