60 minutes
Prep
25 minutes
Cook
8
Servings
Serves 8
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60 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
8
Servings
•Sauté the Base: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, chopped apples, light brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender and release their aromatic juices.
•Thicken the Syrup: Whisk in the cornstarch and continue to simmer until the liquid thickens into a rich, glossy glaze that coats the back of a spoon.
•Cool and Chill: Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the filling to cool entirely to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container to chill in the refrigerator.
•Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat the butter until soft and creamy. Add the castor sugar and cream on medium-high speed until light, pale, and fluffy.
•Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Blend in the Greek yogurt and vanilla bean paste until smoothly combined.
•Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and ground cinnamon.
•Bring the Batter Together: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula just until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix, as this can result in a dense cake.
•Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, caster sugar, and salt to evenly distribute the dry base.
•Cut in the Cold Butter: Add the chilled butter cubes. Using your fingertips, quickly work the butter into the flour mixture until small, pea-sized pieces form.
Pro tip: Baker’s Tip for Extra Crispiness: Keep your butter as cold as possible! The tiny pockets of chilled butter melt during baking, creating a golden, light, and perfectly crunchy topping.
•Hydrate & Shape: Drizzle in the ice-cold water. Lightly squeeze and press the mixture between your palms to shape rustic, variable-sized crumbles.
Layer the Base: Divide the batter evenly into a lined muffin tin
•Add the Spiced Apples: Create a small well in the batter and spoon in the spiced apples. Alternatively, add a layer of batter, followed by the spiced apples, then cover with the remaining batter. You can do it either way!
•Top with Crumble: Scatter the rustic crumble mixture generously over the apples, covering them completely for that perfect crunch.
•Bake to Perfection: Preheat fan oven at 425°F (220°C). Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 5 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C) without opening the oven.
Continue baking for 15 minutes, or until the crumble topping turns a deep golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with few crumbs. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
•Whisk the Icing: In a medium bowl, combine the icing sugar, butter, fresh lemon juice, milk, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until completely smooth.
•Decorate: Transfer the icing to a piping bag or simply use a spoon to drizzle it back and forth.
Pro tip: •Strain for Ultimate Smoothness: For an ultra-glossy, lump-free finish, pass the icing through a mesh sieve. Adjust the consistency with a drop more milk if too thick, or a bit more sugar if too runny.
•Enjoy!
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