Black Butter Apple Crumble

A comforting apple crumble with a unique Jersey twist - a layer of rich, dark, Black Butter.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

650 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£1.99/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1kgLocal Jersey Apples (Bramley or similar)(Peeled, cored, and sliced)

£2.50

50gJersey Butter(Plus extra for greasing the dish)

£0.65

2tbspLight Brown Sugar(For the apple filling)

£0.10

0.5tspCinnamon(Ground)

£0.05

1tbspLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

200gBlack Butter(Traditional Jersey apple spread)

£3.50

200gPlain Flour(For the crumble topping)

£0.20

50gRolled Oats(For the crumble topping)

£0.05

100gDemerara Sugar(For the crumble topping)

£0.25

125gJersey Butter(Cold and cubed, for the crumble topping)

£0.65

50gJersey Royal Potatoes(Cooked, peeled and finely grated for the crumble topping. This adds extra texture)

£0.40

To ServeJersey Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream(Optional, for serving)

£3.50

Total Cost

£11.95

£1.99 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/ Gas Mark 4). Grease a 9-inch baking dish with butter.
2.
In a large frying pan, melt 50g butter over medium heat. Add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are slightly softened but still hold their shape.
3.
Remove the apple mixture from the heat and spread evenly in the greased baking dish.
4.
Spread the Black Butter evenly over the apple mixture. This will create a rich, dark layer beneath the crumble.
5.
To make the crumble topping, combine the flour, rolled oats, demerara sugar, and grated Jersey Royal potato in a large mixing bowl.
6.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the bowl. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Avoid overmixing to keep the crumble texture light.
7.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the Black Butter layer.
8.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
9.
Let the crumble cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with Jersey cream or vanilla ice cream.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

650 kcal / 2720 kJ

Carbs

80g

31% of RDA

Fat

35g

50% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

45 g

50% of RDA

Sodium

150 mg

7% of RDA

Saturated Fat

22 g

110% of RDA

Chef's Tips

If the crumble topping starts to brown too quickly, cover the dish loosely with foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

For a more intense Black Butter flavour, warm the Black Butter slightly before spreading it over the apples.

Feel free to add other seasonal fruit to the apple mixture, such as blackberries or plums.

The grated Jersey Royal potato adds a delicious subtle sweetness and interesting texture to the crumble. Don't skip it!

Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Large frying pan

Mixing bowls

9-inch Baking Dish

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