Crumble
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 A rhubarb and strawberry crumble, served with ice cream | |
| Course | Dessert |
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| Place of origin | England |
| Main ingredients | Stewed fruit, butter, cinnamon, flour, sugar Savoury: meat, vegetables, sauce, cheese |
A crumble is a dish that can be made in a sweet or savory version. Crumbles became popular in Britain during World War II,[1] when the topping was an economical alternative to pies due to shortages of pastry ingredients as the result of rationing.
See also[]
- Cobbler (food)
- Crisp
- Apple crisp
- Brown Betty
- Smulpaj, a similar Swedish dessert
- Streusel
References[]
- ^ Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall (18 October 2008). "Simply the best". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 2010-04-14.
External links[]
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Look up crumble in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. |
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Categories:
- Baked goods
- Desserts
- Fruit dishes
- British desserts
- Irish cuisine
- Dessert stubs
- British cuisine stubs