The simplicity of apple crumble is what first attracted me to making it.

The fewer ingredients the better, and for a first-time baker (which I was at the time) it’s a flawless recipe, too.

It was the first dessert I ever made for my husband. I had him at the first mouthful, not only because of the combination of sugar and butter (which caramelises in the oven) but also because everybody loves crumble and, frankly, our relationship would have been over if he didn’t.

Ingredients.

Topping:

Directions:

TIP: You can split the ingredients and make two smaller crumbles if you like. I also like to make different combinations of fruit crumble, such as apple and pear, or strawberry and rhubarb.

This recipe is an excerpt from “Just Desserts” by Charlotte Ree. You can buy it right here.

Just Desserts by Charlotte Ree.

Just Desserts showcases 30 of Charlotte's most popular and delicious cake, biscuit, slice and dessert recipes in one outrageously gorgeous little package. Featuring essentials, such as chocolate brownies, shortbread caramel slice and chocolate-chip cookies through to show stoppers, such as layered berry pavlova and chocolate ganache & blackberry bundt, Just Desserts is the ideal gift for the baker and sweet-lover in your life - even if that's YOU!

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