Apple and whisky crumble


Apple and whisky crumble
English pub recipe for this dessert, an apple crumble, but accompanied by dried fruit, maple syrup and whisky.
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Last modified on: February 23th 2025
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For 6 people, you will need:
  • 1 apple 1 kg 500 g apple
  • 2 butter 50 g butter
  • 3 maple syrup 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 4 brown sugar 100 g brown sugar
  • 5 whisky 50 g whisky
  • 6 flour 250 g flour
  • 7 rolled oats 100 g rolled oats
  • 8 butter 150 g butter
  • 9 brown sugar 100 g brown sugar
  • 10 flakeds almonds 50 g flakeds almonds
  • 11 walnut kernels 50 g walnut kernels
  • Total weight: 2,460 grams

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 1 hour 15 min.
All in all: 1 hour 40 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 1
Peel, cut into 4, then remove the core of 1 kg 500 g apple.

Cut the quarters into slightly thick strips.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 3 min.
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 2
In a large non-stick saucepan over medium heat, pour in 50 g butter and when melted, add 3 tablespoons maple syrup, 100 g brown sugar and 50 g whisky.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 3
Bring to the boil, at which point you can flambé the whisky.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 20 min.
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 4
Pour in the apples and stir well.

Cover, lower the heat and cook gently until the apples are just tender.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 1 min.
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 5
Butter a gratin dish and pour the apples into it.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 5 min.
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 6
Roast 50 g walnut kernels and 50 g flakeds almonds together in a small frying pan over medium heat, until the almonds are golden.

Allow to cool.

Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).

Stage 7 - ⌛ 1 min.
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 7
Quickly chop the roasted walnut-almond mixture.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 4 min.
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 8
In a small bowl, pour in 250 g flour, 100 g rolled oats, 150 g butter, 100 g brown sugar and the walnut-almond mixture.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 3 min.
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 9
Mix by hand...

Stage 10
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 10
Until a coarse powder is obtained.

Stage 11 - ⌛ 2 min.
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 11
Pour over the apples.

Stage 12 - ⌛ 40 min.
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 12
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes at 200°C (390°F), until the top is golden brown.

Stage 13
Apple and whisky crumble : Stage 13
Serve warm or hot, and if possible with a little custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Remarks
You can use pears or other seasonal fruits in this recipe.
Keeping: 2 or 3 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe60 RDI=20 %680 RDI=60 %240 RDI=40 %5,230 RDI=260 %21,910 RDI: 260 %
Per 100 g2 RDI=1 %30 RDI=3 %9 RDI=1 %210 RDI=10 %890 RDI: 10 %
Per person9 RDI=4 %110 RDI=10 %40 RDI=6 %870 RDI=40 %3,650 RDI: 40 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk, Gluten, Nuts
How much will it cost?
  • For 6 people : 8.90 €
  • Per person : 1.50 €

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