Can you make a fruit crumble with tinned fruit?

Yes, you can certainly make a delicious fruit crumble using tinned fruit. Here's a recipe for a tinned fruit crumble:

Ingredients:

For the Fruit Filling:

- 2 cans of your favorite tinned fruit (such as peaches, pears, or mixed fruit), drained well.

- 2 tablespoons of sugar (adjust according to your preference).

- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.

- 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.

For the Crumble Topping:

- 1 cup of all-purpose flour.

- 1/2 cup of brown sugar.

- 1/2 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats.

- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces.

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fruit Filling:

- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tinned fruit, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Mix well until the fruit is evenly coated. Set aside.

2. Make the Crumble Topping:

- In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, and cinnamon. Mix well to combine.

- Add the chilled butter pieces and use your fingers to work them into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

3. Assemble the Crumble:

- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

- Pour the prepared fruit filling into a baking dish (about 8-inch square or 9-inch round).

- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit.

4. Bake the Crumble:

- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the crumble topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling.

5. Serve:

- Let the crumble cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy it warm with custard, ice cream, whipped cream, or on its own.

Tips:

- For a crispier crumble topping, chill the crumble mixture for at least an hour before baking.

- If you don't have tinned fruit on hand, you can also use fresh fruit. Simply wash, peel, and slice the fruit and follow the recipe as above.

- Feel free to add other spices or mix fruits according to your taste preferences.