Moroccan Tagine-Spiced Apple Crumble with Almond Topping

A warm and comforting apple crumble infused with the exotic flavors of Moroccan tagine spices, topped with a crunchy almond crumble, and served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. A delightful fusion of tradition and global inspiration.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

575

Level

Easy

Yields

6 servings

Cost

£1.47

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Ingredients

Servings

1.5lbsApples(Use a mix of tart and sweet apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and sliced)

£1.80

2tbspButter(Unsalted)

£0.25

0.3cupBrown Sugar(Packed)

£0.15

1tbspLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

0.5tspGround Cinnamon

£0.05

0.3tspGround Ginger

£0.03

0.3tspGround Turmeric

£0.04

0.1tspGround Cumin

£0.02

smallPinch of Saffron Threads(Optional, for extra color and flavor. Bloom in a tablespoon of warm water.)

£1.50

0.8cupAlmonds(Slivered or sliced)

£1.75

0.8cupAll-Purpose Flour

£0.10

0.5cupRolled Oats(Old-fashioned or quick-cooking)

£0.15

0.5cupBrown Sugar(Packed)

£0.15

0.5cupButter(Cold and cubed)

£0.25

For servingVanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Cream

£2.50

Total Cost

£8.84

£1.47 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, 2 tbsp melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, cumin, and saffron threads (if using). Toss gently to coat evenly. You can also cook apples mixture in a saucepan for a couple of minutes for softer results.
3
Pour the apple mixture into a 9-inch baking dish.
4
In a separate bowl, combine the almonds, flour, oats, and 1/2 cup brown sugar.
5
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
6
Sprinkle the almond crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture.
7
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling.
8
Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (200g)

575 kcal / 2406 kJ

Carbs

59g

23% of RDA

Fat

36g

51% of RDA

Protein

11g

22% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

34 g

38% of RDA

Sodium

65 mg

3% of RDA

Saturated Fat

17 g

85% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use browned butter in the crumble topping.

Add a handful of chopped dates or raisins to the apple filling for extra sweetness and texture.

The crumble can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

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

Adjust the spices to your liking. If you prefer a spicier crumble, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

9-inch Baking Dish

Mixing Bowls

Saucepan (Optional)

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use browned butter in the crumble topping.

Add a handful of chopped dates or raisins to the apple filling for extra sweetness and texture.

The crumble can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.

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

Adjust the spices to your liking. If you prefer a spicier crumble, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Moroccan Tagine-Spiced Apple Crumble with Almond Topping

Ingredients

The Method