Apple and Plum Crumble
Crumble, it’s the quickest dessert I know how to make and it never disappoints.
I never think jeez, that was a fairly average tasting crumble. Nope, I never think that, and not because I think my cooking is the bees knees either, but because it’s a humble dish that realistically I don’t have high expectations of. Therefore, how can it be anything but damn delicious…
Still with me?… I’ll keep going.
Take the very high on my list of all time favourites, Lemon Meringue Pie. See that sugary little number, I have very high expectations of, and realistically frequently get disappointed. Too sweet, not tart enough, pastry likened to playdough etc. Very rarely do I get the whole package that I’m looking for in a lemon meringue.
The crumble however, is like a part of the family. Comfortable with who it is, not overly showy, and subtle on the taste buds… (oh and super quick to make, and I’m all about the speedy-ness of things at the moment. Mr Chocolate has very little chance of me making an all day effort Black Forest Cake at the moment) and for those speedy, tasty, not disappointing reasons…. I think the apple plum crumble is just a bit wonderful.
Snapdragons
A nearby house has a window box full of lovely snapdragons. These beautiful and odd little flowers have The Monkeys captivated each day on the way to school.
Snap Snap!
As they open their petal jaws by squeezing the sides of the flower. There’s a whole lot of surprising goings on in that little window box, sometimes the flowers can grow a whole metre in the one night. Sometimes you have to watch out for their tiny rows of little sharp teeth when Monkey fingers sidle by… Snap! And if you get really, really close to them, you might be able to hear a low growl when young school kids come too close.
Now who knew that about the wonderful snapdragon?
My Grandmother
My grandmother getting to hold her very small great granddaughter. That in itself is all kinds of wonderful.
Lovely hands….old and new.
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yes..i agree..beautiful hands..and a photo to treasure forever..x
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Love the snapdragon and baby and Great Grandmothers hands how very special 🙂
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What a gorgeous photo – well, what gorgeous photos but that last one is a treasure. Just beautiful and as you say, all kinds of wonderful.
I’m also rather keen to go find myself some snapdragons and a bit of crumble…
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I completely agree I love crumble no matter what. Your photo of the hands makes me cry
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A beautiful photo of your nan and your daughter – it will be treasured for ever I’m sure. I made the plum shortcake yesterday but unfortunately it wasn’t successful : ( I made it in a loaf tin but the outside cooked but not the middle – I think I lack your touch Brydie!
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Oh no Keri, I’m so sorry to hear that! Your lunch with your friend 😦
Would you try it again maybe in a different tray? I wonder if our ovens are vastly different…
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I think it was due to a combination of the wrong baking trays and the fact I don’t yet fully know how to operate the oven in my new place. The outside bits were still yummy and the plums on top were delicious so it wasn’t a total disaster : )
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Oh that last photo………what a moment captured. x
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it is definitely crumble season – and that photo of the hands is adorable – being able to spend time with the older generations is very precious
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That last photo is absolutely beautiful.
Your crumble post is just in time – with the fire on today, I feel it’s crumble weather too!
Never knew that about snapdragons either but I do love them, s colourful and so generous.
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Yep, who knew… little rows of sharp teeth.
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Beautiful photo of your Grandmother holding your little one’s hand. All kinds of wonderful there..most definitely! xx
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I like your “contented” posts as much as your “rants”- very insightful.
I like crumbles, too, although my favorite is blueberry buckle. I love the early names for dishes and this one just makes me smile- alliterative and delicious!
I grew up with snapdragon- they do almost growl! There is a wayside herb (otherwise known as weed) here that is called butter and eggs. A very small rendition of the snapdragon – I have a little love session everytime I spot them. They don’t roar or growl- they purr!
And the picture of your grandmother and daughter holding hands- it is so very dear. I’m quite partial to all things grandmotherly these days.
Thanks for the small slice of your life today, Brydie.
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Hmmm, now I haven’t gathered up a good rant for a while now, must be about time again 🙂
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Bees do have incredible Knees. Maybe you are like bees Knees after all! Lovely shots.. c
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That last picture almost made me cry. So sweet!
Crumble is beautiful dish, isn’t it? I love them best warmed up with some vanilla ice cream all melty on top. Yum!
And also, snapdragons; one of my favorites. Just sowed my summer flower seeds yesterday.
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It won’t be long before they are up Ada.
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Love the last pic – thanks for sharing!
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What a great photo of your grandmother and her grandchild. You know lemon meringue is up on my favorite list too.
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A good lemon meringue is indeed a wonderous thing.
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I feel the same way about self saucing chocolate pudding…. if we are bit tired after work , it is still no effort to throw this together ….and it always tastes good.
I loved the last photo.
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Your grandmother is very blessed to be a great-grandmother. I love crumble too and yes, it’s one of those desserts that’s very forgiving and no matter what you do to it, it does seem to turn out well. It’s also a great family dessert and something everyone in my family will eat.
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Thanks for a little slice of beauty and contentment. I hope that photo gets printed and placed on the wall. It is just so perfect. Enjoy.
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Oh that last photo should be entered in photo competitions!
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Beautiful photo of the generations…
I’ve never met a crumble I didn’t like and yours looks like no exception…it’s very yummy looking!
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They are accommodating things crumbles aren’t they.
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Ah, crumble – even I can make that….. your last photo is just beautiful – Joy
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Isn’t just the perfect time of year for crumble ….. a family favourite here!
…. the hands, it bought a tear to my eyes, just gorgeous.
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Your last photo of the hands is just so precious, it really caught my eye.. so much love in that picture:) I just made lemon tarts.. too funny.. and I see you’ve got something I want! I love a good crumble!
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Gorgeous post, Brydie! Love it all, and the way the gorgeous dark pink in each photo ties everything together!
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Great photos, especially the last one. It’s a photo that I’m sure will be treasured for many years to come.
Have a lovely week. xxoo
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That photo is a memory! How wonderful for you that your Grandmother can hold your daughter 🙂
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Tandy it really is, and I’m very thankful for it.
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but… I want the recipe! 🙂 the crumble looks really delicious and the picture of the holding hands is touching. what a bless to still have a grandmother…
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All kinds of wonderful, for sure! Brydie, I do love a crumble too, for all the reasons you said. I think no dessert feels more humbly homey to me, and this combination sounds like the bees knees! And how precious are a woman’s old, life-worn and loving hands holding the plump pinkness of a newborn’s?! All kinds of wonderful!
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What a lovely, upbeat post. Crumble is the best for after Sunday dinner when you fancy a treat without slaving over the stove – plums and apples sound great. I like to put oats in my crumble topping now, it gives it extra awesome without any more time 😀
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That’s a really good point! It’s hard to have an average crumble because it is so comforting in itself. I often find myself disappointed in spaghetti bolognese, in the same way that you do with lemon meringue pie!
Oh and that last picture is gorgeous 😀
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That is a really moving picture of the hands…very heart warming!
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Precious precious precious! I LOVE great grandchildren photos. I feel so blessed to have had my great grandma in my life til I was 11 years old. And am so happy for my son to enjoy TWO great grandmas in his life… so special.
I’ve never made a crumble. Maybe one day I will attempt it with the hope of it being a gooden!
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It is wonderful having grandparents Jenny. I feel incredibly lucky for my kids to have all their grandparents and 3 great grandparents… really lucky.
As for the crumble, get to it 🙂
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My little sister Morag has revolution side my life and crumble by teaching me to make it in bulk and store in freezer. Pudding in moments!
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Oh that last photograph is so wonderful – just love it.
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