Are you looking for a delicious apple crumble with sea salt crust recipe? There’s nothing quite as comforting as the warm, fragrant aroma of freshly baked apple crumble wafting through the kitchen. This classic dessert combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with a buttery, golden crumble that’s crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Perfect for any season, apple crumble is easy to make and even easier to love. With a touch of salt to balance the sweetness, this dessert is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. And for that something extra, you could even sprinkle a tiny bit of flaky sea salt (like Maldon) over the crumble once it’s baked and slightly cooled. This adds a nice contrast between the sweetness of the apples and the salty crunch from the flakes.
Apple Crumble with Sea Salt
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 apples – peeled and slices (approx 16 slices)
- 2 tbsp grated coconut (toasted lightly)
For the Crumble
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 stick butter, cubed and softened
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
Instructions
For the apples:
- Preheat the oven to 180 C (350F) – reduce for fan assisted oven
- In a large pan heat the 2 tablespoon of butter over a medium heat, until melted.
- Add the apple slices, and cook, stirring occasionally until apples have slightly softly, around 5-7 minutes. They don't need to fully soften as they will be baked in the oven.
- Once the apple slices have cooked, sprinkle them with the cinnamon.
For the crumble:
- Mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and sea salt until well combined.
- Add the cubed softened butter and using your fingertips, work the butter into the mix until the mixture looks like clumpy wet sand.Start with cool hands so the butter does not melt.
To assemble and bake:
- Spoon the appple mixture into an oven proof dish.
- Sprinkle over the crumble mix.
- Scatter a small amount of additional sea salt to the top of the crumble for added crunch.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until crumble is golden brown and apples are bubbling.
- Remove from the oven and serve with icecream or custard.
Notes
Per Serving (4 servings)
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Calories: ~630 caloriesCarbs: ~90 g
- Sugar: ~55–60 g (natural from apples + added sugar)
- Protein: ~4–5 g
- Fat: ~28 g
- Fiber: ~6 g
- Sodium: ~200–250 mg
Further information for Apple Crumble with Sea Salt Crust:
- Try using all-spice in place of cinnamon for a more festive flavor
- Try using Himalayan Pink Salt instead of Sea Salt for an added touch of crunch
- If you don’t have old fashioned oats try these substitutes
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