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Toffee Apple Date & Pecan Crumble

November 6, 2014 by Laura Scott 24 Comments

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Sometimes I really struggle to be creative in the kitchen. Other times, recipes just appear in my head and I know, without a shadow of a doubt that they will work. This recipe is one such example.

toffee apple date

Toffee apple date & pecan crumble

If I take too long to agonise over flavours my efforts seem laboured and contrived.When something pops into my head like a silver streak of inspiration then I know I am onto something good.

All it took was a mistakenly bought can of Carnation caramel. I had meant to buy condensed milk but both labels are almost identical and I was in a rush!

My brian processed caramel + Bonfire night (too much time spent on my Pinterest Bonfire night board) and it equalled =

Toffee Apple Date & Pecan crumble. Just like solving an equation but with food.

toffee apple date

Toffee apple date & pecan crumble

One bite and I knew I was onto something dreamy. Caramel toffee soaked apples helped along by a generous splash of Pineau des Charentes (a French aperitif made from adding unfermented grape juice to Cognac) and topped with a golden crumb of sweet nutty crunch. The only dilemma you will face when eating this is what to go with it. Custard? Cream? Ice Cream? All three?

What is your all time favourite crumble and could I persuade you to try mine too?

Here are a selection of  scrumptious online crumbles:

Blackberry & apple skillet breakfast crumble – Elizabeth’s kitchen diary

Pear chocolate & ginger crumble – Fab Food 4 all

Rhubarb quark crumble – Maison Cupcake

Fig & blackberry crumble with an oat & quinoa crust (gluten free) – Franglais Kitchen

I am linking up to this month’s following challenges:

toffee pecan date

Tea Time Treats – Hedgecombers & Lavender & Lovage

Simple and in Season – Feeding Boys & Ren Behan

toffee apple date
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Toffee apple date & pecan crumble

The perfect seasonal crumble recipe.
Course Dessert, Vegetarian
Cuisine British
Keyword toffee apple date
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Author Laura scott

Ingredients

  • 500 g apples peeled,cored and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 tin Carnation caramel/dulce de leche
  • Generous splash of Pineau des Charentes/Sweet Sherry/Sweet Cider/Apple juice
  • 10 Dates pitted and sliced,
  • 150 g Plain flour
  • 80 g Demerara sugar
  • A pinch of sea salt
  • 100 g Unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • A pinch of mixed spice
  • 25 g Pecan nuts roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 190 degrees,

  2. Place the sliced apples into your chosen baking dish,

  3. Stir through the caramel sauce so all apple slices are well coated then pour over your alcohol/apple juice and scatter the dates over the mixture,

  4. Make your crumble topping by combining the flour and butter in a mixing bowl and rubbing the mixture together with your fingers until it resembles breadcrumbs,

  5. Add the sugar, mixed spice and pecan nuts to the crumble topping and stir to combine then sprinkle over the apples,

  6. Place the crumble into the oven for 35-40 minutes until it is bubbling around the edges and golden on top,

  7. Serve with custard, cream or ice cream.

 

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Filed Under: Desserts, Family food, Puddings, Tea time treats, Vegetarian dishes Tagged With: Apple, baking, Crumble, Date, Desserts, Pecan, Puddings, Toffee

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Comments

  1. Choclette says

    November 6, 2014 at 8:48 am

    Wow, that sounds dreamy indeed and perfect for keeping the cold at bay on Bonfire Night. 

    Reply
    • Laura Scott says

      November 6, 2014 at 4:58 pm

      Thanks Chocolette, toffee and apples are perfect for this time of the year 🙂

      Reply
  2. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    November 6, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    YUM. Apple crumble is one of my all-time favourite desserts – LOVE the idea of adding the dulce de leche!!!

    Reply
    • Laura Scott says

      November 6, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      I am normally not that fussed by apple crumble but now I will be making this one all the time. Love dulce de leche too and would eat it every day if I could!

      Reply
  3. Ren Behan says

    November 6, 2014 at 2:43 pm

    Well, you had me at crumble, but to then see toffee apples and dates and pecans – my goodness, I’m in heaven. Makes me want to grab a huge spoon and dig in. Thanks for linking up to S&S! x

    Reply
    • Laura Scott says

      November 6, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      That’s what I thought Ren, all my favourite flavours in one crumble. The toffee really makes it!

      Reply
  4. Laura says

    November 6, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    A friend saw this over my shoulder and when I went back for a closer look we both went round eyes and made very appreciative noises. Perfect for this time of year and I would love a huge bowlful with custard =)

    Reply
    • Laura Scott says

      November 6, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      Oh great to hear Laura, the best bit it it is simple yet so so good!

      Reply
  5. Jeanne Horak-Druiff says

    November 7, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Haha – your process in the kitchen sounds like my process sitting at the computer writing a post! I agonised for more than a week to write up my beetroot salad and suddenly the entire idea formed and transformed into a post over the space of an evening. Love the flavours of this Autumnal crumble!

    Reply
    • Laura Scott says

      November 11, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      Good to hear we have the same ideas, they always arrive when they are ready, always unexpectedly!

      Reply
  6. Camilla @FabFood4All says

    November 7, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    Oh wow Laura the flavours you have in this crumble are just heavenly;-) Thank you for linking to my crumble too:-)

    Reply
    • Laura Scott says

      November 11, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      No problem Camilla, this is crumble weather!

      Reply
  7. Jan Bennett says

    November 10, 2014 at 7:14 am

    This looks totally delicious!

    Reply
    • Laura Scott says

      November 11, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      Thanks Jan, it does make apple crumble a bit more interesting!

      Reply
  8. Tina Jui says

    November 11, 2014 at 1:44 pm

    Yum! Love crumbles, and this is perfect for the fall weather!  

    Reply
    • Laura Scott says

      November 12, 2014 at 3:12 pm

      Hi Tina, thanks for your comment. Crumbles are made for this time of year!

      Reply
  9. Deena Kakaya says

    November 11, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    Now if ever there is an equation to solve, may it always look and taste just like that 😉 x

    Reply
    • Laura Scott says

      November 12, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      Couldn’t agree more Deena 😉

      Reply
  10. Katie Bryson says

    November 25, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    I should not be looking at this blog post while hungry… i’m now STARVING!!! What a temptingly amazing crumble Laura – I have to try this out this winter!!!! Apple will always be my favourite 🙂

    Reply
  11. Katie Bryson says

    November 25, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Forgot to say – thanks for hooking up with November’s round of Simple and in Season…

    Reply
  12. Janie says

    December 1, 2014 at 7:22 am

    Utterly perfect! Am pinning for prosperity 🙂
    Thanks so much for sharing with Tea Time Treats 🙂
    Janie x

    Reply
  13. Suzi Hunt says

    October 9, 2016 at 7:25 pm

    Absolutely delicious! Caramel is my favourite especially with pecan!

    Reply
    • Laura Scott says

      October 15, 2016 at 3:04 pm

      Same here Suzi, great to hear from you!

      Reply

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