Irish Apple and Whiskey Crumble
A comforting dessert featuring tender baked apples infused with Irish whiskey and warm spices, topped with a buttery, oaty crumble.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Bramley apples(peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 50 ml Irish whiskey
- 75 g Brown sugar(for the filling)
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 200 g All-purpose flour(for the crumble)
- 75 g Rolled oats(for the crumble)
- 100 g Cold butter(cubed, for the crumble)
- 50 g Demerara sugar(for the crumble topping)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4).
💡 Tip: Ensure oven is fully preheated. - 2
Place the sliced apples in a large bowl. Add the Irish whiskey, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
💡 Tip: Bramley apples are ideal for their tartness and ability to break down. - 3
Spoon the apple mixture into a greased ovenproof dish.
💡 Tip: A dish approximately 20cm x 20cm is suitable. - 4
To make the crumble topping, combine the flour and rolled oats in a separate bowl.
💡 Tip: Using a mix of flour and oats provides a good texture. - 5
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour and oats mixture. Rub the butter into the dry ingredients using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
💡 Tip: Keep the butter cold for a crispier crumble. - 6
Stir in the Demerara sugar.
💡 Tip: Demerara sugar adds a lovely crunch. - 7
Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture in the dish.
💡 Tip: Ensure the apples are completely covered. - 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the apple filling is bubbling and tender.
⏱️ 40 minutes💡 Tip: If the topping browns too quickly, you can loosely cover it with foil. - 9
Let the crumble stand for 5-10 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 10 minutes - 10
Serve warm, ideally with custard, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream.
💡 Tip: A drizzle of extra Irish whiskey can be added to the serving suggestions.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓If you don't have Irish whiskey, a good quality bourbon or even rum can be substituted, though the flavor profile will change.
- ✓For a nuttier crumble, add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the topping mixture.
- ✓Ensure the apples are evenly coated with the whiskey and spices for consistent flavor.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a handful of raisins or sultanas to the apple filling for extra sweetness and texture.
- Incorporate a few drops of almond extract into the apple mixture.
- Use a mix of apples, such as Granny Smith for tartness and Gala for sweetness.