Apple Crumble

Apple Crumble is a medium French recipe that serves 6. 434 calories per serving. Recipe by Les Ateliers de Ludo on YouTube.

Prep: 17 min | Cook: 27 min | Total: 59 min

Cost: $4.83 total, $0.80 per serving

Ingredients

  • 100 g All-purpose flour (Sift before use)
  • 100 g Almond powder (Unsweetened)
  • 100 g Butter (Very cold, cut into cubes)
  • 50 g White sugar (For the crumble)
  • 50 g Brown sugar (Brown sugar)
  • 1,5 c. à café Ground cinnamon (Divided between apples and crumble)
  • 2 g Fleur de sel (A pinch)
  • 4 pcs Golden apples (Firm, slightly wilted possible (about 600 g))
  • 60 g White sugar (for the apples) (Sweeten the apples before cooking)
  • 2 c. à soupe Lemon juice (Prevent oxidation of the apples)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the apples

    Peel the apples, cut them into large medium-sized pieces, then place them in a large bowl. Add 60 g white sugar, 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon and the lemon juice. Mix to coat the pieces well.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Pre-cook the apples

    Melt a small knob of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the seasoned apples and cook for 7 minutes, stirring regularly until they become slightly translucent but remain firm in the center.

    Time: PT7M

    Temperature: medium heat

  3. Preheat the oven

    Preheat the oven to 180 °C while the apples cook.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: 180°C

  4. Prepare the crumble

    In a bowl, combine the flour, almond powder, cold butter cut into cubes, white sugar, brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon and the fleur de sel. Work with fingertips or a food processor until a sandy texture is achieved.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Divide the apples

    Divide the pre‑cooked apples among the 6 ramekins, filling them two‑thirds full.

    Time: PT3M

  6. Add the crumble

    Generously sprinkle the sandy crumble over the apples in each ramekin, pressing lightly to form small clumps.

    Time: PT2M

  7. Bake

    Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 180 °C until the top is golden and crisp.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 180°C

  8. Serving

    Remove the crumbles from the oven, let cool for 3 minutes, then serve immediately, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
434
Protein
5 g
Carbohydrates
43 g
Fat
22 g
Fiber
3 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, contains nuts, contains dairy

Allergens: gluten, almonds, milk

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Apple Crumble

Recipe by Les Ateliers de Ludo

A warm, anti-waste apple crumble, perfect for autumn. Slightly wilted apples, a sandy almond crumble and a hint of cinnamon, all baked and served warm, ideal to share with children.

MediumFrenchServes 6

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Source Video
15m
Prep
32m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
57m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$4.83
Total cost
$0.80
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Pre‑cook the apples without burning them
  • Achieve a sandy texture for the crumble
  • Bake until perfect golden brown

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the cold butter carefully to avoid cuts.
  • Be careful with the hot pan and the 180 °C oven.

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