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Monster apple crumble!

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Witzend Sun 18-Aug-24 12:45:59

Gdd1 requested her favourite apple crumble yesterday- only there will be 18 of us - 13 extended family plus host family of 5 - friends of dd - in a gite in the Dordogne*.

So I bought the wherewithal yesterday, inc. a mountain of apples and a vast pan - 1 kg flour and 500 g butter to rub in for the topping - how I miss my trusty old Kenwood Chef!! But it’s now ready for the oven.

*thank goodness it’s nothing like as hot as it was last year!

Shelflife Sun 18-Aug-24 13:47:19

Sounds lovely , enjoy!!

AreWeThereYet Sun 18-Aug-24 13:53:42

I envy people who can cook for crowds - I can handle family numbers up to about 10 but even then I normally overcook because I'm always scared there won't be enough 🥹

I'm okay on sausages where I can allocate 3 sausages per person 😆

Oreo Sun 18-Aug-24 18:07:18

Well done, a really monster apple crumble for so many.👏🏻
I couldn’t imagine even starting it and would be found whimpering in a corner.
Enjoy!

Georgesgran Sun 18-Aug-24 18:13:33

Any leftovers??

pably15 Sun 18-Aug-24 18:14:17

Well..If there's any left over???

MissAdventure Sun 18-Aug-24 18:16:01

Oh, I could just eat some of that for you
smile

I need to make one (from a packet mix blush)

Chocolatelovinggran Sun 18-Aug-24 18:20:57

Well done you! Where did you find a dish large enough ( in my mind I can see a storybook giant with an enormous crumble being put into a huge oven....)

Witzend Sun 18-Aug-24 18:33:32

Found the pan in a local supermarket chocolatelovinggran - extra large family size, 40 x 28 cm!
It’s still in the oven at the mo, it’s an hour later here, kids still scoffing pizza, adult dinner soon.

MissAdventure Sun 18-Aug-24 18:54:36

Any chance of a pic? (Once you've lacked the thick,creamy custard on, of course)

You'll probably be too busy, I'm sure...

MissAdventure Sun 18-Aug-24 18:55:14

Ladled
Not lacked!!

Whethertomorrow Sun 18-Aug-24 19:52:39

I’m enjoying it vicariously.

My mouth is watering imagining cinnamon, apple, buttery crumble and vanilla ice cream melting over the top.

I’m off for a lie down next to the fan.

(I’m diabetic so it’s a no no for me).

MissAdventure Sun 18-Aug-24 20:12:35

I had some Ambrosia custard ice cream a while go.

I bet that would go nicely with the crumble.

Mojack26 Mon 19-Aug-24 11:14:34

Why a monster apple crumble? Could you just not have made 3/4.. 2 made on Friday and 2 on Sat? Kept in fridge?

flappergirl Mon 19-Aug-24 11:19:44

MissAdventure

I had some Ambrosia custard ice cream a while go.

I bet that would go nicely with the crumble.

Where did you find that MissAdventure? I need to know for reasons of research obviously.

B9exchange Mon 19-Aug-24 11:19:44

Can't imagine having two lots of preparation and washing up, mammoth crumble for us, 17 when the family all get together. One of them insists on a gooseberry crumble though, groseilles verts difficult to find in France I imagine! 😄

MissInterpreted Mon 19-Aug-24 11:20:53

MissAdventure

I had some Ambrosia custard ice cream a while go.

I bet that would go nicely with the crumble.

Ooh, I spotted that in the freezer section the other day - is it nice?

Visgir1 Mon 19-Aug-24 11:21:44

I have made big Crumbles, I use a Roasting tin...
Also made a big cake in one too.. Handy, not just for Roasts.

Hope yours is scrumptious "Witzend" doubt you will get much left over so remember to get some. 😋

MissAdventure Mon 19-Aug-24 11:44:21

Yes, it is MissInterpreted, but even as I was eating it with a banana, I thought a nice crumble would have been ideal to go with it. smile

I'll need to test out a couple more tubs and get back to you, I reckon.

MissAdventure Mon 19-Aug-24 11:48:18

I got it in Iceland, Flappergirl

I have noticed that Asda are doing their own version, but no idea if it's as good.

MissInterpreted Mon 19-Aug-24 11:50:17

MissAdventure

Yes, it is MissInterpreted, but even as I was eating it with a banana, I thought a nice crumble would have been ideal to go with it. smile

I'll need to test out a couple more tubs and get back to you, I reckon.

Yes, take one for the team there! gringringrin
I'm thinking rhubarb crumble here. We've still got plenty in the garden.

MissAdventure Mon 19-Aug-24 11:51:54

Yes!
Just what I thought, something a little tart would go beautifully.

Redhead56 Mon 19-Aug-24 13:33:23

I love homemade apple crumble I bake the crumble separate from the apple. I top it when ready to serve because I don't like a soggy crumble I like buttery and crunchy.

MaggsMcG Mon 19-Aug-24 13:47:44

I have been making Apple Crumble all week too. I have an apple tree in my garden but the apples keep falling off and getting bruised and eaten by various critter in the grass. So every time one falls off I have to grab it quick. Also its an old tree an often something (critter wise) gets to it before it even falls. I end up freezing lots of it too and dole it out during the Winter months for people to take home.

MissAdventure Mon 19-Aug-24 14:31:19

Oh I could really eat some crumble!