This recipe is adapted from www.thespruceeats.com. A traditional British apple crumble calls for very simple ingredients such as flour, butter, and sugar. However, what makes the dish stand out, are the deliciously moist medium-to-soft apples, preferably Bramleys. Although whipped cream and vanilla ice cream are commonly served with apple crumble, a more classical approach calls for serving the crumble with good old-fashioned warm custard. 

This recipe is adapted from the www.inspiredtaste.net website. American adaptations of the British crumble often include oats to add to the crispiness of the crumble. Although various fruits can be used to make a crumble, blueberries, while sweet, add an extra layer of acidic tang to the dessert, making them an ideal fruit of choice for those who prefer their delicacies more on the sour side.

This recipe is adapted from boulderlocavore.com. During the summer months, when Bramleys and other medium-to-soft apples are not at their best, delicious crumbles can still be made, and what better summer replacement for apples is there than apricots? This apricot crumble serves up fresh apricots glazed with cinnamon and sugar, an oat-based crumble, and a refreshing scoop of vanilla ice cream. 

This recipe is adapted from allrecipes.co.uk. Crumble is not just a deliciously crispy dessert. Some variations on the original recipe have managed to transform the crumble into a mouth-watering savory dish. Almost Mediterranian at its heart, the roasted vegetable crumble introduces a whole new vegetarian culinary experience that couples a myriad of different vegetables with an unapologetically crumble-like crispy crust.

This recipe is adapted from realfood.tesco.com. Almost Shepherd pie-like, the savory mince crumble is a meat-lovers’ crumble of choice. Apart from the soft mince interior and a Cheddar-infused crust, the savory mince crumble is imbued with an umami-like aroma thanks to the addition of Worcestershire sauce.