Apple and Hazelnut Crumble

Ingredients

• 4 pieces apples
• 2 tbsp brown sugar (filling)
• 20 g butter (filling)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt (filling)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 80 g unsalted butter (crumble)
• 100 g all-purpose flour
• 50 g hazelnut meal (ground hazelnuts)
• 50 g crushed hazelnuts (lightly toasted)
• 50 g brown sugar (crumble)
• 1 pinch salt (crumble)

Instructions

1. 1Peel the apples and cut them into chunks.
2. 2In a skillet, melt the butter over low heat and add the honey. Let it caramelize slightly.
3. 3Add the apple chunks, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring to coat the apples well.
4. 4Deglaze with the lemon juice and let cool slightly.
5. 5Melt the butter in a saucepan until it becomes "beurre noisette" (lightly golden brown and fragrant with a nutty aroma). Let it cool to lukewarm.
6. 6In a large bowl, mix the flour, hazelnut meal, crushed hazelnuts, and brown sugar.
7. 7Add the brown butter and mix with your fingertips until you reach a sandy, crumbly texture.
8. 8Add a pinch of fleur de sel to enhance the flavors.
9. 9Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the apples into a baking dish.
10. 10Crumble the topping over the apples without pressing down too much to keep the texture light and airy.
11. 11Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the crumble is golden brown. 👨‍🍳