English Fruit Crumble

Name: English Fruit Crumble
Ingredients: 1 lb fruit, any type; 3 -4 ounces granulated sugar, depending on the sharpness or tartness of the fruit; 6 ounces plain flour; 3 ounces unsalted butter; 2 ounces caster sugar

5 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 lb fruit, any type
3 -4 ounces granulated sugar, depending on the sharpness or tartness of the fruit
6 ounces plain flour
3 ounces unsalted butter
2 ounces caster sugar

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 375°F.
2

Prepare fruit according to type.
3

Place the fruit in a 1-quart oven-proof dish in layers with granulated sugar.
4

Sift flour into a bowl.
5

Rub butter into flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
6

Stir in the caster sugar.
7

Sprinkle the crumble mixture thickly and evenly over the fruit.
8

Press down lightly with palm of hand then smooth the top with a knife.
9

Bake for 15 minutes.
10

Reduce the temperature to 350°F.
11

Cook for a further 45 minutes or until top is lightly brown.
12

Serve with fresh double cream, creme fraiche, or real custard.