Mince Pie Apple Crumble 🥧🍏
A delightful twist on the classic British mince pie, this Mince Pie Apple Crumble combines the warmth of spiced mincemeat with the tartness of apples, all topped with a buttery, crumbly topping. It’s the perfect dessert to enjoy during the festive season or whenever you fancy something comforting and delicious.
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
🍏 Apples (e.g., Bramley): 4, peeled, cored, and sliced
🥧 Mincemeat: 250g (your favourite brand or homemade)
🍋 Lemon: 1, juiced
🧂 Ground cinnamon: 1 tsp
🌿 Ground nutmeg: ½ tsp
🧂 Pinch of sea salt
🍯 Honey or golden syrup: 2 tbsp (optional, for extra sweetness)
For the Crumble Topping:
🧈 Butter: 100g, chilled and cubed
🍚 Plain flour: 150g
🍯 Demerara sugar: 75g
🌰 Ground almonds: 50g (optional, for added richness)
🧂 Pinch of sea salt
Method:
🍏 Prepare the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, mincemeat, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss everything together until the apples are well coated in the spices and mincemeat. If you like it sweeter, drizzle in some honey or golden syrup. Set aside.
🥄 Make the Crumble Topping
In a separate bowl, rub the chilled butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the demerara sugar, ground almonds (if using), and a pinch of salt. You should have a lovely, crumbly texture.
🍏 Assemble the Crumble
Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan 160°C). Transfer the apple and mincemeat mixture into an ovenproof dish (around 20cm x 20cm). Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the filling, ensuring it’s well covered.
🔥 Bake
Pop the crumble into the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling up around the edges.
Serving Information:
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes | 🍴 Cooking Time: 40 minutes | ⏲ Total Time: 55 minutes
🍽 Servings: 6 | 🔥 Calories: ~350 per serving
Serve with a dollop of clotted cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a splash of custard for the perfect finishing touch! 😋