Brown Butter Crumble
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This brown butter crumble has become my go to dessert whenever I need something comforting but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just an hour, and honestly, most of that is hands off baking time. What makes it special is that nutty brown butter flavor that transforms simple ingredients into something that tastes way fancier than it actually is. I love using rolled oats in the crumble topping because they add nice texture and give you those heart healthy whole grains everyone talks about. Best part? You probably have everything already in your pantry, so there's no expensive specialty shopping required.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 grolled oats
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 200 gunsalted butter(for brown butter)
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 120 mlheavy cream
- 2large eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 10 gsalt
- 50 gchopped nuts(optional)
- 50 gdried fruit(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Tip: Use a convection setting for an even crumble.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Tip: Stir occasionally until the butter turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
- 3
Remove the brown butter from the heat and whisk in the granulated sugar until well combined.
Tip: Let cool slightly before proceeding.
- 4
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk or your hands to mix until just combined.
- 5
Add the cooled brown butter mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Use a hand mixer or whisk until well combined.
- 7
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 8
If using, fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruit.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the nuts.
- 9
Transfer the crumble mixture to a 20cm (8-inch) square baking dish.
Tip: Press the mixture into the bottom of the dish.
- 10
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the crumble is golden brown and the fruit is tender.
Tip: Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature.
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