This easy sticky toffee apple crumble recipe is a delicious and cosy comfort food dessert that the whole family will love! It's the perfect combination of sweet sticky homemade toffee sauce, tangy tart Bramley apples, and a buttery, crunchy oat crumble topping (with no rubbing in required!). Best served with vanilla ice cream or creamy custard!
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As the cooler weather sets in and the nights grow longer, there's something extra special about indulging in a cosy and comforting dessert.
This apple and toffee crumble recipe is the perfect choice to warm you up on chilly autumn nights and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Whether you're enjoying it on Bonfire night, Halloween, or as a post-roast dinner treat, this easy-to-make apple dessert will be a big hit with everyone.
Love apple crumble? You'll also like my slow cooker apple crumble, air fryer apple crumble, and cinnamon apple crumble recipes!
You might also want to try my sticky toffee apple pudding recipe too!
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- Toffee apple crumble is the perfect dessert to enjoy during the autumn (fall) when the weather is cooler and you're looking for something warm and comforting.
- It's incredibly easy to make, so you don't have to be an experienced cook to whip up this delicious apple crumble. The crumble topping is made by pouring melted butter onto the dry ingredients - no rubbing in needed!
- The combination of tart cooking apples, rich sweet toffee sauce, and oaty crumble is irresistible!
- Crumble is a versatile dessert that can be served on its own or paired with ice cream, whipped cream, clotted cream, or custard for an extra special treat.
🛒 Ingredient notes
Bramley Apples - Known for their tart and acidic flavor, which makes them perfect for use in baking and cooking. When cooked, they break down easily and create a soft, fluffy texture. You could substitute for Granny Smith apples or a sweeter red apple.
Cinnamon - Ground cinnamon adds warmth to the dish and pairs perfectly with the apples.
For the toffee sauce:
Golden Syrup - With its rich sweet flavour, it adds sweetness to the sauce.
Butter - For richness.
Sugar - Light brown sugar is used for a lovely caramel flavour. You could also use golden caster sugar.
Cream - Single cream gives the toffee sauce that silky smooth finish that everyone loves.
Vanilla - A teaspoon of vanilla extract boosts the flavour.
💡Top Tip! To save time, you could use shop-bought toffee sauce!
For the crumble topping:
Flour - plain flour is best for crumble.
Oats - Adds texture and nuttiness to the topping.
Sugar - demerara sugar gives the crumble a lovely sweet crunch. You could swap for light brown sugar or caster sugar if you prefer.
Butter - melted unsalted butter is mixed into the dry ingredients to create the easy crumble topping!
🔪 How to make toffee apple crumble
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
Make the homemade toffee sauce
Make the easy crumble topping
Assembling the apple crumble
Top Tips
- Use Bramley apples for the best results. They have a tart flavour that works well with the sweet toffee sauce.
- Make sure your crumble topping is evenly mixed and clumpy. This will give it a nice texture and ensure that it crisps up in the oven.
- To make the toffee sauce, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir the ingredients constantly to prevent burning.
- Let the crumble cool for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the toffee sauce to thicken up and the crumble topping to crisp up even more.
🍴 Serving suggestions
Toffee apple crumble is best served warm. Pair it with cold vanilla ice cream, no-churn honeycomb ice cream, or creamy custard for a contrast in temperatures.
📖 Variations
- Add chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, to the crumble topping for extra crunch and flavour.
- Substitute the Bramley apples with another variety of cooking apple, such as Granny Smith.
- For a healthier version, use coconut oil instead of butter in the crumble topping and coconut cream instead of single cream in the toffee sauce.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the crumble topping for extra warmth and spice.
- Incorporate lemon zest or orange zest into the crumble mixture or the apple filling to give the dish a fresh lift.
- Add a splash of Calvados or rum to the apple mixture for a more adult version of the dessert.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with almond flour or gluten-free plain flour.
- Make individual servings in ramekins for a cute and easy-to-serve presentation.
🥡 Storage
Store - If you have any leftover crumble, let it cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store the crumble in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat - To reheat the crumble, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) (. Place the crumble in an oven-safe dish and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through. You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave or air fryer.
Freeze - The crumble can be frozen for up to 3 months.
❓ Frequently asked questions
Soft brown sugar is moist and clumpy, whereas demerara sugar is coarser with a crunchy texture.
Yes, you can make the crumble topping and toffee sauce ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator. When you're ready to bake the crumble, assemble it and bake as directed.
Yes, you can use other fruits such as pears, peaches, or berries instead of apples. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time and sugar amount accordingly.
Yes, you can use store-bought toffee sauce if you don't want to make your own. Just warm it up in a saucepan before pouring it over the apples.
😋 More fruit crumble recipes
- Blackberry Crumble
- Air Fryer Apple Crumble
- Mixed Berry Crumble
- Strawberry Crumble
- Rhubarb and Ginger Crumble
- Apple and Blueberry Crumble
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Recipe
Sticky Toffee Apple Crumble
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Equipment
- Saucepan
- Chopping Board
- Whisk
- Knife
- Vegetable Peeler
Ingredients
- 6 Bramley Apples
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
For the toffee sauce
- 125 g Golden Syrup
- 125 g Light Brown Sugar
- 50 g Butter
- 100 ml Single Cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the crumble topping
- 125 g Plain Flour
- 125 g Oats
- 125 g Demerara Sugar
- 125 g Butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180℃ (160 °fan/ 350 ℉/ Gas 4).
- Place all of the toffee sauce ingredients in a heavy-based saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for 3 minutes.125 g Golden Syrup, 125 g Light Brown Sugar, 50 g Butter, 100 ml Single Cream, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Whisk continuously to prevent the sauce from burning. After 3 minutes, take the saucepan off the heat and set aside.
- Put the dry crumble ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Pour over the melted butter. Mix with a spoon until crumbles form.125 g Plain Flour, 125 g Oats, 125 g Demerara Sugar, 125 g Butter
- Peel, core and slice the Bramley apples and place them in a 1.5 litre pie dish. Sprinkle over the cinnamon and pour over half the toffee sauce (reserve the other half for serving).6 Bramley Apples, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Spoon the crumble topping onto the apples and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown. Serve with the reserved toffee sauce.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, to the crumble topping for extra crunch and flavour.
- Substitute the Bramley apples with another variety of cooking apple, such as Granny Smith.
- For a healthier version, use coconut oil instead of butter in the crumble topping and coconut cream instead of single cream in the toffee sauce.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger to the crumble topping for extra warmth and spice.
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