Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Apple Crumble Cookies

These Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Apple Crumble Cookies are a brilliant mash-up of two comfort food classics: cookies and apple crumble. They’re sweet, a little chewy, and have that nostalgic baked-apple warmth in every bite. I whipped up a batch on a rainy afternoon, and they were gone by morning—pure cozy joy! (inspired by Jamie Oliver)

Ingredients Needed

• 100 g dried apple
• 200 g self-raising flour
• 100 g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 100 g caster sugar
• 1 large egg

How To Make Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Apple Crumble Cookies

1. Preheat and Prep: Start by preheating your oven to 200ºC/400ºF/gas 6. Line two baking trays with greaseproof paper and rub them lightly with olive oil to help prevent sticking.
2. Blitz the Dough: In a food processor, finely chop the dried apple. Add the flour, cold butter, sugar, and a pinch of sea salt. Blitz for about a minute until you have a fine crumb mixture. Set aside 3 tablespoons of the mix for your crumble topping.
3. Add the Egg: Crack in the egg and pulse again until the dough comes together. Scrape down the sides if needed to make sure everything is well combined.
4. Shape and Top: Divide the dough into 24 small pieces, roll into balls, and press each one down on your prepared trays to about 4cm wide. Sprinkle the reserved crumble mixture on top and press it lightly into each cookie.
5. Bake and Cool: Bake in the hot oven for 8–10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly golden. Let them cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Why I Love This Recipe

I made these while craving something sweet but simple, and they hit the spot perfectly. The dried apple adds a chewy tang, and the crumble topping gives you that satisfying cookie crunch. My kids adored them, and they pack perfectly into lunchboxes or picnic baskets.

Recipe Tips

• Rub olive oil on your parchment paper to avoid sticky bottoms
• Blitz the dried apple thoroughly so it distributes evenly
• A pinch of sea salt really boosts the flavor—don’t skip it
• If your dough’s too dry, add a teaspoon of milk
• Want extra spice? Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg

How To Store This Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Apple Crumble Cookies

• In the Fridge: Keep leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. They’ll stay nice and chewy!
• In the Freezer: Freeze in a sealed bag or container for up to 3 months. Great for quick snacks on the go.
• Reheating:
  • Oven: 350ºF for 5 minutes
  • Microwave: 15 seconds on high
  • Air-fryer: 3 minutes at 350ºF

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
  Yes—just skip the pinch of sea salt in the dough.
• What if my dough is too crumbly?
  Add a little milk or water, a teaspoon at a time, until it comes together.
• Can I use fresh apples?
  Nope—too much moisture! Stick to dried apples to get the right texture.
• My cookies spread too much. What do I do?
  Chill the dough balls for 10–15 minutes before baking to help them keep their shape.

Nutrition Facts

• Calorie: 894
• Fat: 3.8g
• Saturates: 2.2g
• Sugars: 6.9g
• Salt: 0.2g
• Protein: 1.1g
• Carbs: 13.1g
• Fibre: 0.7g

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