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Highlights
If you are short of time you can catch the key learning points here in just 6 minutes.
1. Making the cookie dough
Paul starts be talking through the ingredients then prepares the cookie dough.
2. Making the crumble mix
Paul makes up a simple crumble mix then bakes it to give it a delicious biscuit effect.
3. Making the apple stew
Now here’s the tasty part! Paul states during commentary that the smell of this apple stew was mesmerising!
4. Baking and adding decoration
Paul then bakes and decorates the cookies with those all important finishing touches.
5. Pro Lesson
Paul shares the cost to make each cookie, but what he didn’t know at this point was just how quickly they would sell out at the Kilted Baker!
Deep Filled Caramel Apple Crumble Cookies Baking Tutorial
Join Paul in the kitchen as he creates these delicious deep filled caramel apple crumble cookies in this baking tutorial. Another very popular cookie which is flying off the shelves at the Kilted Baker. These really are delicious and were sold out within a couple of hours!
In the following tutorial, you will learn how to…
- Stew the apple filling
- Create the perfect cookie base
- Bake and fill the cookie
- Create and bake the crumble mix
- Add the finishing decorations
- and much, much more
Don’t forget to share your interpretations of your baking exploits with Paul and the rest of the CakeFlix Family on our Facebook group.
History of Apple Crumble
Apple crumble is a relatively modern dessert. Unlike apple pie, which has roots dating back centuries, apple crumble’s origins trace to the early 20th century.
Origins and Timeline
- Early 20th Century: Apple crumble, along with other “crumble” or “crisp” desserts, emerged in Britain during World War II.
- World War II Era: Rationing of traditional pastry ingredients like butter, flour, and sugar led to the development of alternative toppings for fruit desserts. Crumbles, with their less demanding ingredient lists, became popular.
- Post-War Era: Apple crumble continued to be a popular dessert, prized for its simplicity and use of readily available ingredients.
- Contemporary Times: Apple crumble is enjoyed globally with variations in toppings and additions.
Key Factors in its Emergence
- Rationing: Wartime rationing significantly impacted food preparation and availability. Crumbles used fewer of the rationed ingredients compared to traditional pies.
- Simplicity: Apple crumbles require less skill and time to prepare than traditional pastry-based desserts.
- Availability: Ingredients for crumbles, like flour, oats, and butter (or substitutes), were often more accessible than ingredients for complex pastries.
Evolution and Variations
- Topping Variations: While the basic topping includes flour, butter, and sugar, variations include oats, nuts, and spices like cinnamon.
- Fruit Variations: While apple is traditional, other fruits like berries, rhubarb, and peaches are commonly used in crumbles.
Global Adaptations: Different cultures have adapted the apple crumble with their own regional ingredients and flavors.
