Apricot Crumble

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Apricot Crumble

This Fresh Apricot Crumble is a delightful summer dessert. Sweet, tangy, and crispy, it’s perfect for enjoying the delicious flavors of stone fruit in a quick and easy treat.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

Apricots Filling

  • 600 grams (1.3 lbs) Fresh Apricots – (about 20 small apricots)
  • 40 grams (3 tbsp) Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 Lemon, Juiced – (around 30ml / 2tbsp)
  • 7 grams (1 tbsp.) Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger

Oat Topping

  • 150 grams (1 1/2 cup) Rolled Oats – (certified Gluten-Free if required)
  • 50 grams (1/4 cup) Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 120 grams (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter – soft

Instructions

Apricots Filling

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F.
  2. Wash and thinly slice the fresh apricots (you can also cube them if preferred). Place them in a large mixing bowl along with the brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and ginger. Toss everything together until the apricots are evenly coated.
  3. Transfer the coated apricots into a baking dish and set aside.

Oat Topping

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger.
  2. Cut the softened butter into small cubes and add them to the oats mixture. Use your fingers to rub the butter into the oats until you form chunky dough pieces.
  3. Spread the oat crumble evenly over the apricots in the baking dish.
  4. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the apricot filling bubbles underneath.
  5. Let the crumble cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • A small oval ceramic baking dish, perfect for serving about 6 people. Feel free to double the quantities if you need to serve more.
  • Ensure the butter is thoroughly incorporated into the dry ingredients, creating an even mixture. There should be no large pieces of uncovered butter remaining.
  • If you’re not serving the crumble immediately, let it cool completely. Then, cover it and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat it in the oven before serving for about 10 to 15 minutes, covered with aluminum foil.

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Apricot crumble with oat topping can be served on its own as a comforting dessert, or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence. It's a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed throughout the year, adapting to different fruits based on the season.