Treacle Crumble
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
My grandmother passed down this wonderful recipe for treacle crumble, and I've been making it ever since. It's such a comforting dessert that comes together in just over an hour from start to finish. The rolled oats in the topping aren't just delicious and budget friendly, they're packed with fiber that keeps you feeling satisfied long after you've enjoyed a bowl. This is one of those recipes that looks fancy enough to serve guests but honest to goodness, it's simple enough for a weeknight treat. The warm spices and rich golden syrup create something truly special that your whole family will love.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 150 mlgolden syrup
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 150 gall-purpose flour
- 50 gcold butter
- 100 grolled oats
- 2 pieceeggs
- 1cinnamon
- 1 gsalt
- 1 teaspoontaylors bitters
- 200 mlwater
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180C.
Tip: Use a fan-assisted oven for even cooking.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine the Golden Syrup, Brown Sugar, and Water. Place over medium heat.
Tip: Whisk constantly until the mixture is smooth and the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: The syrup should thicken slightly and turn a deep amber color.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the flour, Rolled Oats, Cold Butter, and Cinnamon. Use your fingertips or a pastry blender to work the butter into the dry ingredients.
Tip: The mixture should resemble coarse breadcrumbs.
- 5
Add the Eggs one at a time, stirring until the mixture is well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Stir in the Salt and Taylors Bitters.
- 7
Pour the warm syrup into a 20cm round baking dish.
Tip: Tilt the dish to evenly coat the bottom with the syrup.
- 8
Top with the crumble mixture, spreading evenly to cover the entire surface.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a decorative edge around the dish.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Tip: Serve warm, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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