Recipe for Christmas crumble pie with lingonberries - directly in the frying pan

Julig smulpaj med lingon – direkt i stekpannan

Christmas Crumble with Lingonberries in a Pan

Recipe by Rebeka Matukevica

Get into the holiday spirit with this cozy and festive Christmas Crumble with Lingonberries! Packed with warm spices, tender apples, and the tartness of lingonberries, this dessert is baked to golden perfection. Serve it with fresh vanilla custard for the ultimate winter treat. Perfect for family gatherings or a simple dessert on a chilly evening.

Cooking time: 50 min

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

• 250 g apples
• 75 g lingonberry sauce
• Juice and zest of ¼ small orange
• 2 tablespoons golden granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• 100 g plain flour
• 75 g granulated sugar
• 75 g very cold butter, grated
• A pinch of fine sea salt
• Fresh vanilla cream, for serving

Here's how you do it

Prep the apples: Preheat your oven to 190°C. Peel and core the apples, then slice them into thin slices (about ½ cm thick). Place the slices in a large bowl and add lingonberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, caster sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss everything together until the apples are well coated, then set aside.
Make the crumble topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, grated butter, and a pinch of salt. Use a whisk to lightly mix the ingredients, coating the butter strands. Then, rub the mixture together with your hands until it forms a breadcrumb-like texture.
Assemble and bake: Transfer the apple mixture to a OnePan 20 spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the apples, ensuring it's evenly distributed. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden and the filling is bubbling.
Serve: Let the crumble cool slightly before serving. Pair it with warm vanilla custard for a comforting holiday dessert.