How can I salvage burned apple crumble?
I made apple crumble in small ramekins earlier today. I tasted one and the crumble felt a bit dry and not sweet enough, so I added white sugar on top and put it in the oven on broil, hoping to melt the sugar and make it better.
Naturally, I made the mistake of forgetting how fast and hot of a setting broil really is...
How can I salvage these apple crumbles? (remove the burned appearance and taste)
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That is such a shame, they looked wonderful.
You may well be able to save the not-so-burnt ones. But you'll have to check the burnt taste hasn't tainted the apple base.
I'd start by carefully removing the burnt bits, (as Dorothy suggested above) and inspecting / tasting the base.
To repair the crumble topping. Mix up a new batch and bake it on it's own. Then when it has cooled enough to handle brake it up and re-top the crumbles.
Rather than grilling/broiling you can get a small blow torch like the ones plumbers use. They are great for this and Creme Brulee. You have much more control.
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If you add a mixture of equal parts melted butter and honey or maple syrup, the sweetness and richness will counteract the bitterness to create what might become your signature Blackened Apple Crumble.How do you fix dried apple crumble?
It's up to you! Seeds and nuts add an awesome unexpected crunch, too. Just make sure you add enough melted butter to coat everything: it brings it all together. Your day-old mush will turn back into the warm and crunchy crisp once more if you reheat in the oven at 350\xb0.Can you save apple crumble?
After apple crumble has been baked it can be stored in the refrigerator for about 5 days. It's a very simple process really. It really is that simple! The refrigerator is a great option for saving that leftover apple crumble for a short time period and it's easy to pull out and reheat.How do you fix over mixed crumble topping?
But if you feel your topping is still too dry and crumbly, (even for a crumble,) add a bit more melted butter, a tablespoon at a time.Can you Recook apple crumble?
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If you add a mixture of equal parts melted butter and honey or maple syrup, the sweetness and richness will counteract the bitterness to create what might become your signature Blackened Apple Crumble.
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