Apple gratin
Description
The recipe won't take much of your time. An unbelievably delicious apple gratin with a crispy topping and juicy filling will impress everyone. It's quick to make and can even be served for breakfast if you swap breadcrumbs for rolled oats. Serve cooled or lightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the indicated ingredients.
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Step 2
In a deep bowl, combine the butter, 2 tbsp sugar, salt, wheat flour, and breadcrumbs.
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Step 3
Rub everything together thoroughly until it is nearly crumbly. Then crush the walnut kernels in your hands and add them to the bowl.
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Step 4
Grate the lemon zest into the same mixture and stir everything together gently.
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Step 5
Wash the apple or apples (if they are small) in water, quarter them and remove the cores. Then slice and arrange in the baking tin. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar on top.
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Step 6
Spread the prepared crumble topping evenly over the apple slices. Preheat the oven to 200° and bake the gratin until golden brown, about 20–25 minutes.
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Step 7
The slightly dark color of your bake depends on the breadcrumbs. If you prefer a lighter bake, you can replace the breadcrumbs with flour. Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool slightly.
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Step 8
Then arrange on plates and serve warm at the table with a scoop of ice cream, syrup, coffee, or tea.