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How do you store extra crumble? ›

The crumble topping should be stored in a freezer-proof airtight container or tightly sealed in a freezer bag. For the best results the topping should be used within 3 months of freezing as beyond that ice crystals can build up in the mixture, which can make it slightly less crisp on baking.

If transporting to a picnic or party, let the crumble cool completely to give the fruit filling time to set. Crumbles will keep, covered and refrigerated, for up to a week. Serve cold, room temperature, or re-warmed in a low oven for 20 minutes.

Bake the crumble.

Leave to stand for 5-10 minutes, then serve warm with custard or ice cream. Store leftovers lightly covered with foil or in an airtight container in the fridge.

How long will Apple Crumble keep for? This apple crumble will keep quite happily in the fridge for three days. Reheat in a microwave or put the whole thing in the oven on a low temp to heat through. You can also freeze the whole crumble before you bake it or once its cooked and will be fine in the freezer for 4 months.

Any extra crumble can be stirred in to make apple pie crumble porridge. Add some sultanas or other dried fruits. Save some of the crumble topping to sprinkle on top of your porridge. Add a few chopped walnuts to serve.

To freeze baked crumble, allow it to cool completely. Wrap it in freezer-safe cling film to keep it airtight, then pop it into a freezer bag and label the bag with the date and contents. To freeze the unbaked crumble, prepare it in a suitable baking dish.

Use a shallowish dish if you've got a wet fruit mixture, otherwise the crumble will start to dissolve before it's baked.

Make the crumble topping and store in a sealed plastic bag in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Keep for later? Store the uncooked crumble in a covered dish and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours before cooking or freeze for up to three months.

Crumble is a form of concentrate processed using solvents such as butane or propane. It boasts a texture like baked cookie dough, hence its name. Properly stored in an airtight container with no light exposure, crumble lasts up to six months without losing any potency.

Why is my apple crumble not crispy? ›

The main reason your crumble topping isn't crunchy is probably because you haven't used Demerara sugar. Although, it could also be that you've got your topping ingredient quantities wrong: either too much or not enough flour and butter alongside the sugar.

Keep Crumbl cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Simply set them in a cool, dry area out of direct sun. Or, store your cookies in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Alternatively, freeze the cookies for up to 6 months.

Keep Crumbl cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Simply set them in a cool, dry area out of direct sun. Or, store your cookies in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Alternatively, freeze the cookies for up to 6 months.

To store crumb cake, keep it at room temperature, covered, for up to 2-3 days. For slightly longer storage, you could refrigerate the cake. However, refrigeration is not recommended because it could dry out the cake.