Volker Marecek
Executive Chef
Ingredients
For the crumble
- 300g plain flour, sieved pinch of salt
- 175g unrefined brown sugar
- 200g unsalted butter, cubed at room temperature
- Knob of butter for greasing
For fillings
- 450g apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1cm pieces
- 50g unrefined brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp plain flour
- 1 pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 180C.
2. Place the flour and sugar in a large bowl and mix well. Taking a few cubes of butter at a time, rub into the flour mixture. Keep rubbing until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Place the fruit in a large bowl and sprinkle over the sugar, flour and cinnamon. Stir well being careful not to break up the fruit.
4. Butter a 24cm ovenproof dish. Spoon in the fruit mixture, then
sprinkle the crumble mixture on top.
5. Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until the crumble is browned and the fruit
mixture bubbling.
6. Serve with thick cream or custard.
Volker is a distinguished Executive Chef hailing from Germany, and has been at the forefront of culinary excellence since 2009. With a rich tapestry of international experience spanning Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Estonia, Volker has been instrumental in elevating culinary standards and crafting exceptional menus for prestigious hotels worldwide…
If you would like to learn more about Volker, see Expert: Volker Marecek.
