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Maple, pecan and apple crumble recipe

Slow Living LDNby Slow Living LDN
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Maple, pecan and apple crumble recipe

Apple crumble is both one of the most comforting and one of the simplest autumn desserts. Typically, this family favourite combines in-season Bramley apples with sugar, flour, butter and cinnamon. The sweet, softened apple is spiced with cinnamon, a flavour and scent evocative of the autumn season. The dense crumble layer begs to be paired with a generous glug of custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Pecan apple crumble

An easy, seasonal twist on classic apple crumble

For a super simple twist on this Sunday lunch classic, we’ve added a little extra crunch and flavour with maple-infused ‘granola’. Porridge oats and chopped pecans are mixed with a little vegetable oil, honey and maple syrup and baked to crisp up slightly. The baked pecan flavour adds contrast to the sweet apples and a satisfying crunch.

Apple pecan crumble recipe

Maple, pecan and apple crumble

An easy twist on classic apple crumble
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the filling

  • 550 grams Bramley apples (weight before peeling)
  • ½ tbsp water
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon

For the topping

  • 50 grams plain flour
  • 35 grams unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 50 grams porridge oats
  • 25 grams chopped pecans
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp runny honey
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 150℃ (130℃ fan).
  • Peel, core and cut apples into wedges. Add to a non-stick saucepan with the water, maple syrup and cinnamon. Cook over a low heat for ten minutes until starting to soften.
  • While the apples are cooking, prepare the pecan granola. Mix the oats, pecans, oil, maple syrup and honey and spread across a lined baking tray or ovenproof dish. Bake for ten minutes.
  • Leave the granola mix to cool for ten minutes. Turn the oven up to 200℃ (180℃ fan).
  • Meanwhile, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir through the brown sugar and pinch of cinnamon.
  • Combine the granola mix with the butter and flour.
  • Pour the apples into an ovenproof dish, cover with the topping and compact lightly with a spoon.
  • Bake for around 30 minutes or until lightly brown on top.

Recipe Notes

  • Prefer a slightly less sweet crumble? Reduce the amount of maple syrup when stewing the apples. 

Looking for more inspiration this season? Discover when to pick sloes, try our chestnut and mushroom risotto or enjoy these slow autumnal activities.