Crumble facts for kids
A blackberry and apple crumble
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| Course | Dessert |
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| Place of origin | England |
| Main ingredients | Stewed fruit, butter, cinnamon, flour, sugar Savoury: meat, vegetables, sauce, cheese |
A crumble is a tasty dish that can be either sweet or savoury. Most people know the sweet version best. It usually has cooked fruit at the bottom. On top is a crumbly mix of butter, flour, and sugar. Savoury crumbles use meat, vegetables, and sauce as the filling. Their topping uses cheese instead of sugar. Crumbles are baked in an oven until the top is golden and crispy. Sweet crumbles are often served with ice cream, cream, or custard. Savoury ones can be served with extra vegetables.
Sweet and Savoury Crumbles
A crumble is a simple, delicious dish. It is known for its crunchy topping. This topping is made from a mix of flour, fat, and sugar. This mixture is crumbled over a filling. The dish is then baked until the topping becomes crisp.
Making Sweet Crumbles
Many different fruits can be used in sweet crumbles. Some popular choices include apple, blackberry, peach, rhubarb, gooseberry, and plum. Sometimes, people mix two or more fruits together.
The crumbly topping can also have extra ingredients. These might include rolled oats or ground almonds. Other nuts can be added too. Sometimes, a little sour milk is mixed in for a richer taste. Brown sugar is often sprinkled on top before baking. This sugar melts and becomes slightly caramelised in the oven.
Crumble's History
Crumbles became very popular in Britain during World War II. At that time, many foods were rationed. This meant there were shortages of ingredients needed for pies. The crumble topping used fewer ingredients than pastry. This made it a cheaper and easier choice.
To save even more flour, fat, and sugar, people added other things. They might use breadcrumbs or oatmeal in the crumble mix. The dish was also loved because it was so simple to make.
See also
In Spanish: Crumble para niños
