Description
With tangy gooseberries, raspberries, apples, and a hint of cinnamon, this crumble perfectly sweet and tart. A lovely fall dessert.
Ingredients
For the Fruit Filling:
- 4.5 oz (130g) fresh gooseberries, halved
- 1 small golden apple, diced (about 3.88 oz / 110g)
- 1/2 cup (75g) fresh raspberries
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (15g)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1/4 cup (20g) rolled oats
- 1/4 cup (40g) almonds, processed into coarse meal
- 1/4 cup (40g) whole wheat flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (30g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 cup (40g) plain yogurt (add more if needed)
- 1 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 392°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease two small ramekins or a medium-sized baking dish with butter. Set them aside.
2. Prepare the Fruit Filling:
- Wash the gooseberries, halve them, and remove any stems.
- Dice the apple into small, evenly sized cubes to ensure even cooking.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together the gooseberries, apple, raspberries, brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
3. Prepare the Crumble Topping:
- In a food processor, pulse the almonds until they are ground into a coarse meal. Alternatively, you can chop them finely by hand.
- In a separate bowl, combine the ground almonds, rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Slowly add the yogurt to the dry ingredients, mixing with a fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. If the crumble seems too dry, you can add a bit more yogurt or a tablespoon of melted butter to get the right texture.
4. Assemble the Crumble:
- Divide the fruit filling evenly between your prepared ramekins or baking dish.
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture generously over the fruit, ensuring it covers the filling completely.
5. Bake:
- Place the ramekins or baking dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the crumble topping turns golden brown and crisp.
- The fruit should be bubbly, and the top should have a nice, toasted texture.
6. Cool and Serve:
- Let the crumbles cool for about 5 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly while still being warm and comforting.
- Serve as is, or pair with a dollop of vanilla ice cream or a spoonful of crème fraîche.
Notes
Ingredient Swap: If gooseberries aren’t available, you can substitute with more raspberries or use another tart fruit like cranberries.
Texture Tip: For a crispier crumble, increase the amount of oats or add chopped nuts like pecans or hazelnuts.
Make Ahead: You can prepare the crumble topping in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days, making it easier to assemble when you’re ready to bake.
Serving Suggestion: This crumble pairs wonderfully with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg