New Zealand · Dessert

Feijoa and apple crumble

Fragrant feijoa pulp and tart apples bake beneath a buttery oat crumble. The fruit becomes soft and juicy while the topping stays crisp, making a simple dessert that is easiest to serve by the spoonful.

VegetarianEasy6 spoonable portions

Ingredients

Original recipe: 6 spoonable portions. Ingredient amounts scale below; the method is written for 6 servings. For larger amounts, use separate batches and check doneness.

  • 350 gFeijoa pulp scooped from skins
  • 450 gApples peeled cored and thinly sliced
  • 80 gSugar
  • 15 mlLemon juice
  • 1 tbspCornstarch
  • 130 gAll-purpose wheat flour
  • 70 gRolled oats
  • 100 gCold butter diced
  • ½ tspGround cinnamon
  • ⅛ tspSalt

Make it

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F/190°C. Toss feijoa pulp and apples with 30 g sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch in a 20 cm square baking dish.
  2. Mix flour, oats, remaining sugar, cinnamon and salt in a bowl. Rub in the cold butter until rough crumbs form, leaving some larger pieces.
  3. Scatter the crumble evenly over the fruit without pressing it down. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the topping is golden and fruit juices bubble around the edges.
  4. Rest for 15 minutes before spooning into six bowls.
Ingredients, recipe context & sources

Ingredient flags: Wheat, Milk. Check packaged ingredients and cross-contact.

This is an original Livura home-cooking interpretation, not yet independently kitchen-tested. Source links provide dish and cultural context; the recipe wording and quantities are Livura’s.

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