There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of a freshly baked apple crumble, and this gluten-free version is sure to delight everyone. Imagine tender, cinnamon-spiced apples bubbling beneath a perfectly golden, buttery crumble topping that’s irresistibly crisp and crunchy. This classic dessert is made even better with the assurance that it’s gluten-free, allowing everyone at the table to enjoy it. Whether served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this apple crumble is the perfect way to end any meal. Ready to bake a dessert that’s both comforting and inclusive? Let’s get started!
Methods
Preheat the oven to 180 °C
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
Beat in the egg, vanilla and rind.
Add half the flour and mix well, then add the remaining flour, mix to form a stiff dough.
Divide the dough in 2, wrap in clingwrap and refrigerate while the filling is prepared.
Mix the filling ingredients together.
Press half of the dough into a deep tart plate covering the bottom and sides of the plate.
Fill the apple mix into the pastry, lightly pressing the apple to compact it.
In the mixer, break up the remaining dough into little chunks, and pour over the filling and bake for approx 40 minutes or until golden brown.
