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British Apple Crumble with Creamy Vanilla Custard Sauce

A classic British dessert featuring spiced apples and a crumbly topping, served with smooth vanilla custard. Ready in 50 minutes.

This British apple crumble is a comforting dessert with a crunchy topping and creamy custard. The balance of flavors is truly satisfying.

Why This Recipe Works

Layered Flavors: The combination of tart apples and sweet spices creates a depth of flavor.
Perfect Crumble Texture: Using cold butter ensures a light and crumbly topping that contrasts with the soft apples.
Smooth Custard: Whisking the egg yolks into the hot milk gradually prevents curdling, resulting in a silky custard.

Chef's Pro Tip: For a richer flavor, let the custard cool slightly before serving, allowing it to thicken further.

2026-09-15

Recipe by MsPinaQ

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

50 min

Servings

1
Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Prepare a baking dish by greasing it lightly.
2
In a mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Toss well and arrange in the dish.
3
In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and oats. Add cold butter and rub in until crumbly.
4
Spread the crumble mixture evenly over the apples. Bake for 30 minutes until golden.
5
While crumble is baking, heat milk in a saucepan. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and cornstarch.
6
Gradually add hot milk to the egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan and cook until thickened.
7
Stir in vanilla extract into the custard. Serve warm crumble with custard on the side.