Jersey Black Butter & Apple Crumble Bars

A delightful snack featuring local Jersey ingredients. Sweet-tart apple filling infused with rich Jersey Black Butter, nestled between a buttery oatmeal crumble base and topping.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

60 minutes

Calories

355 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.69/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer•🍂 Autumn

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Ingredients

Servings

2cupsRolled Oats(Old-fashioned or quick oats work well)

£0.60

1cupAll-Purpose Flour

£0.25

0.8cupLight Brown Sugar(Packed)

£0.40

0.3cupGranulated Sugar

£0.10

1cupJersey Butter(Cold and cubed)

£2.80

0.3teaspoonSalt

£0.01

4mediumApples(Local Jersey apples, peeled, cored, and sliced. A mix of sweet and tart varieties is best.)

£1.50

0.3cupJersey Black Butter(Local Jersey Black Butter)

£1.75

1tablespoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.15

0.5teaspoonCinnamon

£0.08

0.3teaspoonNutmeg(Freshly grated)

£0.10

1tablespoonCornstarch

£0.05

0.3cupJersey Royal Potato (optional)(Finely grated, adds a subtle sweetness and texture to the filling)

£0.50

Total Cost

£8.29

£0.69 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2.
Make the crumble topping: In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold Jersey butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3.
Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the crumble mixture for the topping. Press the remaining crumble mixture into the prepared baking pan to form the base.
4.
Bake the base for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
5.
Prepare the apple filling: In a saucepan, combine sliced apples, Jersey Black Butter, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated Jersey Royal potato (if using).
6.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender but still holding their shape, about 8-10 minutes.
7.
In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of cold water. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the apple mixture and cook for another minute, or until the filling thickens slightly.
8.
Pour the apple filling over the pre-baked crumble base. Sprinkle the reserved crumble topping evenly over the apple filling.
9.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
10.
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (85g)

355 kcal / 1485 kJ

Carbs

48g

18% of RDA

Fat

18g

26% of RDA

Protein

8% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

4 g

13% of RDA

Sugar

23 g

26% of RDA

Sodium

115 mg

5% of RDA

Saturated Fat

11 g

55% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use salted Jersey butter.

Adjust the amount of Jersey Black Butter to your liking. It can be quite intense, so start with a smaller amount and add more to taste.

If you don't have Jersey Black Butter, you can substitute with dark molasses and a pinch of allspice, although the flavor will be different.

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

9x13 inch baking pan

Saucepan

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