Recipe for a festive lingonberry crumble made directly in the frying pan

Julig smulpaj med lingon – direkt i stekpannan

Juicy lingonberry crumble – right in the frying pan

Recipe by Rebeka Matukevica

Get into the Christmas spirit with this cozy and festive Christmas Crumble with lingonberries! This dessert is filled with warming spices, tender apples, and tart lingonberries, then baked to golden perfection. Serve it with fresh vanilla custard for the ultimate winter experience. Perfect for family gatherings or as a simple dessert on a chilly evening.

Cooking time: 50 min

Number of people: 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

Prepare the apples: Preheat the oven to 190°C. Peel and core the apples, then slice them thinly (about ½ cm thick). Place the slices in a large bowl and add lingonberry sauce, orange juice, orange zest, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir everything together until the apples are well coated, then set aside.
Make the crumble topping: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, sugar, grated butter, and a pinch of salt. Use a whisk to lightly mix the ingredients and coat the strands of butter. Then rub the mixture together with your hands until it has a breadcrumb-like consistency.
Assemble and bake: Transfer the apple mixture to a OnePan 20 and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the apples, making sure it is 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. Serve it with warm vanilla sauce for a cozy holiday dessert.