Acrumble is typically a dessert with a crumbly topping consisting of flour, butter, sugar, and sometimes oats, baked over a fruit filling. Apple and rhubarb are two popular varieties. Savoury fillings such as meat, cheese or vegetables may alternatively be used. As a dessert, crumbles are traditionally served with custard, cream, or ice cream.[1]
An apple crumble recipe involving a simple streusel topping appeared in the Canadian Farmer's Magazine in February 1917.[2] Crumbles became popular in Britain during World War II, when the topping was an economical alternative to pies due to shortages of pastry ingredients as the result of rationing.[3] Crumbles in varying forms are common in Britain, Ireland, and across the Commonwealth of Nations. While the dish is also found in the US, a similar dessert known as an "apple crisp" bears the same name in American English.[4][5]
^Fearnley-Whittingstall, Hugh (18 October 2008). "Simply the best". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 14 March 2010.
^Ezinearticles.com Jason McDonald, December 29, 2008; CanadianLiving, July 6, 2015
^Grunes, Barbara J. (1991). Puddings and Pies: traditional desserts for a new generation. Camden: Yankee Books. pp. 136–137. ISBN0-89909-329-9. OCLC1259668500.
External links
The dictionary definition of crumble at Wiktionary
The dictionary definition of crumble at Wiktionary
Media related to Crumble (British dish) at Wikimedia Commons
