Name: Halva-Kissed Apple Crumble
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 5 cups apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended); Juice of 1/2 lemon; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 6 ounces plain sesame halva, crumbled; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 pinch sea salt; Aluminum foil (optional)

Imagine a symphony of textures and tastes: tart apples mingling with the nutty sweetness of halva, all baked to golden perfection. This crumble offers a delightful twist on a classic, replacing the traditional buttery topping with crumbled sesame halva for a unique and irresistible treat.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch or 9-inch baking dish. (5 minutes)

02

Step

5 mins

In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss gently to ensure the apples are evenly coated. (5 minutes)

03

Step

2 mins

Transfer the apple mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it in an even layer. (2 minutes)

04

Step

5 mins

In a separate bowl, crumble the halva. Add the rolled oats, flour, and salt. Mix with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (5 minutes)

05

Step

2 mins

Sprinkle the halva topping evenly over the apple mixture. If desired, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent the top from browning too quickly. (2 minutes)

06

Step

45 mins

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the crumble is bubbly and the topping is golden brown. Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes of baking if you want the topping to become more browned. (45 minutes)

07

Step

30 mins

Let the apple crumble cool for at least 30 minutes before serving. The halva topping will firm up as it cools, creating a delightful crunchy texture. (30 minutes)