TROPICAL FRUIT CRUMBLE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup tightly packed demerara (unrefined granulated sugar) plus 1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold unsalted butter, diced
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup raw, unsalted macadamia nuts, chopped
1 ripe pineapple, peeled, eyes removed, and cored
1 ripe papaya, peeled and seeded
1 large or 2 small ripe mangos, peeled and oblong pit removed
1 large or 2 small bananas, ripe but not brown
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 cup granulated sugar, or more or less depending on the sweetness of fruit
2 tablespoons instant (small pearl or minute) tapioca

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Select a wide 2 to 2 1/2-quart baking dish or casserole, large enough to hold 8 cups of fruit and 1 to 2 inches of crumble, and set aside.
  • Prepare the topping: in a large bowl combine the sugars and stir with a fork to break up any lumps of demerara. Blend in the flour. With a pastry blender or by rubbing the mixture roughly between your fingers, cut in the butter until the crumble begins to lump together. (The crumble may also be prepared up to this point in a food processor fitted with a steel blade: whir the sugars together to break them up, then add the flour and whir just to mix. Add the diced butter and use quick pulses to reduce the mixture to a lumpy crumble. Transfer the crumble to a bowl and proceed with the rest of the recipe by hand.) Add the coconut and the macadamias and work these by hand, kneading the mixture until evenly moist and crumbly, then set aside.
  • Prepare the fruit: cut the pineapple, papaya, and mango flesh into roughly 1-inch chunks and combine in large, non-reactive bowl. Peel and slice the banana, then add to bowl. Sprinkle the fruit with lime juice and toss gently to coat. In a small bowl, combine the sugar and tapioca, then toss with the fruit. Don't forget to taste! If not sweet enough for your liking, add another few tablespoons of sugar. If the sweetness is more that you care for, add another squeeze of lime.
  • Spoon the fruit into the baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the top. Be generous! I like to have every bit of fruit covered with a good inch or so of sweet crunchy topping. Set the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the topping is a rich golden brown in spots and the juices from the fruit are visibly bubbling up through the crumble. Remove from the oven and cool at least 20 minutes before serving. (The crumble may be baked up to 2 days ahead and reheated in a 350 degree F oven for 15 minutes before serving.) Serve warm or at room temperature, with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of thick yogurt, lightly sweetened with flavorful honey.

Dominic Pagnano
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This crumble is so good! The fruit is so juicy and the crumble topping is so crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Peter Candeleria (Surmoses)
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I made this crumble for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best crumble they've ever had.


hodan xasan gaboow
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This crumble is amazing! The fruit is so juicy and the crumble topping is so crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Joseph Julius
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I've made this crumble several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert to serve after a summer meal.


Md. SAJIB HOSSAIN
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This crumble is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


Ghanshyam Badhai
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I made this crumble for my family and they all loved it. They said it was the best crumble they've ever had.


Willowleaf 112
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This crumble is so good! The fruit is so juicy and the crumble topping is so crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Chevaun Rouse
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I've made this crumble several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert to serve after a summer meal.


MALIK 7222
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This crumble is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use whatever fruit I have on hand.


Ismail Jutt
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I made this crumble for my friends and they all raved about it. They said it was the best crumble they've ever had.


Roma Stan 15
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This crumble is amazing! The fruit is so juicy and the crumble topping is so crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zerba Marion
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I've made this crumble several times now and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Shajamal Hossian
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This crumble is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the sweet fruit and the crunchy topping.


Yeachi YT
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I made this crumble for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Goldi Bukhari
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This crumble was a hit with my family! The fruit was perfectly juicy and the crumble topping was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.