2-425: A crumble is a fruit-based dessert. Crumble or Crumbles may also refer to: Crumble A crumble (British English) or crisp (American English) 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
4-662: A dessert, crumbles are traditionally served with custard , cream, or ice cream. An apple crumble recipe involving a simple streusel topping appeared in the Canadian Farmer's Magazine in February 1917. British chef and food writer Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall describes crumbles as a "national institution" that became popular in Britain since World War II, the topping being easier to prepare than pastry. Crumbles in varying forms are common in Britain, Ireland, and across
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