Miso Caramel Apple Crumble

Ingredients

For the apple filling:

• 6 medium cooking apples (e.g. Bramley or Granny Smith), peeled, cored and sliced 

•  50g caster sugar 

• Juice of ½ lemon

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the miso caramel:

 

• 100g caster sugar

• 50g unsalted butter

• 100ml double cream

• 1 tbsp white miso paste

 

 

 

For the crumble topping:

• 150g plain flour

• 100g cold unsalted butter, cubed

• 75g light brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

• 50g oats

Optional for serving:

• Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream or home made toasted pecan and walnut ice cream

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F / Gas 4. 

2. Prepare the apples. Place sliced apples in a mixing bowl, toss with lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla. Spread evenly in a baking dish. 

3. Make the miso caramel. In a saucepan, heat sugar over medium heat until it melts and turns amber. Add butter, stirring until melted, then carefully whisk in cream (it will bubble). Stir in the miso paste until smooth. Pour the caramel over the apples. 

4. Make the crumble topping. Rub the flour and butter together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the oats and sugar. 

5. Assemble. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples and caramel. 

6. Bake. Place in the oven for 35–40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling at the edges. 

7. Serve. Spoon into bowls and enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream for the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami. 

More apple crumble and miso dessert recipes can be found on the Gousto recipe hub.