CRUMBLED APPLE AND JAM CAKE, simple and quick dessert for breakfast or a snack, delicious autumn recipe, a delightful idea that melts in your mouth.
The other afternoon, I was thinking of a dessert a little different from usual, something that wasn’t the usual flat cake but not too complicated either. Opening the fridge, there were the apples looking sad in the fruit basket and a jar of jam just asking to be used.
And so my crumbled apple and jam cake was born, an autumn dessert that smells of home, hot coffee, and lazy afternoons on the couch. Soft inside, crunchy on top, with a heart of jam that explodes at the first bite: in short, breakfast or snack heaven.
I decided to make it with the ‘crumbled’ method: no long kneading, no planetary mixer, just a bit of flour, cold butter, sugar, apples, and jam. The beauty? The texture is all to discover: crispy crumbs on top and a soft, fragrant, and enveloping interior.
Every time I bring it to the table, it disappears in a flash. The apple-jam-crispy crumb combination always works. It’s a dessert that kids and adults alike enjoy, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even as an impromptu dessert for surprise guests.
Join me in the kitchen today for the crumbled apple and jam cake.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6-8
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter, and Spring
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (the one you usually use)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- 8 tbsp butter
- 1 cup apples
- 1/3 cup apricot jam
Steps
Pour the flour with sugar, baking powder, and salt into a bowl, add the egg, butter in pieces, and work with your fingers to obtain a crumbly mixture.
Pour part of the mixture into a buttered and floured pan or lined with parchment paper.
Peel and chop the apples and pour them over the crumbs, add the jam and cover with the remaining crumbs.
Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool well before cutting.
Bon appétit
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CRUMBLED APPLE AND JAM CAKE
Tips from an amateur pastry chef
Apples should be cut into small pieces and slightly floured, so they don’t release too much water during baking.
The best jam? Any autumn flavor: apricot, orange, or berries.
For a wow effect, you can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or ginger powder to the dough: fragrance guaranteed!
Use cold butter for the crumbles: this way the crumbs remain crunchy even after baking.
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FAQ CRUMBLED APPLE AND JAM CAKE
Can I prepare it in advance?
Yes! Better the same day, but it’s also great the day after: the flavor melds and the crumbs remain crunchy.
Can I replace apples with other fruit?
Sure! Pears, berries, or fresh apricots work wonderfully.
Can the crumbled apple and jam cake be made vegan?
Yes, by using vegetable margarine and jam without animal sugars, and replacing the egg with a substitute like flaxseeds or mashed banana.
