Apple Streusel Slices

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Another small batch recipe. A cross between apple pie and crumble. Shortbread base, diced cinnamon apple layer topped with streusel.

This recipe took me a while to get right. Might not be the prettiest thing I’ve ever baked, but these slices are delicious!

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Small Batch Apple Streusel Slices

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Cooling Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Keyword: apple, crumble, shortbread, small batch
Servings: 8 small squares

Equipment

  • 2lb loaf tin

Ingredients

  • 100 g butter
  • 150 g plain flour
  • 50 g caster sugar
  • 2 dessert apples I used Pink Lady
  • 40 g sugar I used light brown sugar
  • 15 g cornflour or plain flour
  • ½ tsp cinnamon optional
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract optional
  • 15 g demerara sugar or caster or brown… any works

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 190°C/170°C fan. Line a standard loaf tin with greaseproof paper.
  • Shortbread layer Cut the butter into cubes and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  • Fork through the 50g caster sugar.
  • Pour ⅔ mixture into your loaf tin. It will be crumbly, but just press it evenly across the base of the loaf tin. Fork a few holes into the shortbread base.
  • Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes until the edges are beginning to brown.
  • While the shortbread is baking, let's continue with the other layers.
  • Apple layer Peel and dice up your apples. In a bowl mix your diced apples, cornflour (or flour), brown sugar (or whatever sugar you're using), cinnamon and vanilla until evenly coated. Set aside.
  • Streusel layer With the remaining ⅓ shortbread mixture, add your demerara sugar.
  • Spread the diced apples over the baked shortbread base. Sprinkle the crumble mixture across the surface.
  • Put back in your oven for 35-40 minutes until the streusel topping is baked and brown.
  • Leave cool for 20 minutes in the tin. I then put mine in the fridge for an hour to set firm before slicing.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

  1. I list out the different uses of sugar and flour to make it clear when to use each. In total you need 105g sugar and 65g flour.
  2. To make a larger batch in a 9×13 inch tray, multiply by three. Bake the crust for 20 minutes. And the final bake for 45-50 minutes.
  3. Replace the apple with other fruits, jam, caramel. The world is your oyster.

Enjoy, R x

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