Irish Whiskey and Apple Crumble with Oat Topping
A comforting dessert featuring tender baked apples infused with Irish whiskey, topped with a crunchy, buttery oat crumble. This is a classic Irish dessert with a delightful boozy twist.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Granny Smith apples(peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 100 g Brown sugar(packed)
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp Nutmeg(ground)
- 60 ml Irish whiskey
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 150 g All-purpose flour(for the crumble)
- 100 g Rolled oats
- 125 g Cold unsalted butter(cubed)
- 75 g Demerara sugar(for the crumble)
- 1 pinch Pinch of salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
💡 Tip: Ensures the crumble cooks evenly and the apples soften. - 2
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, 2 tbsp flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, Irish whiskey, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly.
💡 Tip: Using Granny Smith apples provides a good tartness to balance the sweetness. - 3
Pour the apple mixture into a 23cm (9-inch) pie dish or a similar-sized ovenproof dish.
💡 Tip: A deep dish is recommended to prevent overflow during baking. - 4
In a separate bowl, combine 150g flour, rolled oats, Demerara sugar, and a pinch of salt for the crumble topping.
💡 Tip: Using a mix of flour and oats provides a good texture. - 5
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
💡 Tip: Keeping the butter cold is key to a crumbly texture. - 6
Spoon the crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture in the dish.
💡 Tip: Ensure the entire surface of the apples is covered. - 7
Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the apple filling is bubbling.
💡 Tip: If the topping starts to brown too quickly, loosely tent the dish with foil. - 8
Let the crumble cool for at least 10-15 minutes before serving.
💡 Tip: This allows the filling to set slightly.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, custard, or whipped cream.
- ✓For a nuttier crumble, add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans.
- ✓If you don't have Irish whiskey, a good quality bourbon or even rum can be substituted.
- ✓Ensure apples are evenly sliced for consistent cooking.
✨ Twist Ideas
Inspiration for your own version of this recipe
- Add a handful of dried cranberries or raisins to the apple filling for extra sweetness and texture.
- Replace some of the apples with pears for a different flavor profile.
- Add a teaspoon of orange zest to the crumble topping for a citrus note.