Pinto's Apple Crumble
Pinto Tiramisu is a sibling-run sensation in Fitzroy, known for crafting tiramisu.
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Ingredients
For the Filling
• 16 apples (peeled and sliced to 1⁄2 cm thick)
For the Crumble Topping
• 300g plain flour
• 300g oats (processed or blended to desired consistency)
• 400g brown sugar
• 13g baking powder
• 20g ground cinnamon
• 13g salt
• 300g unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Prepare the apples
- Peel and slice the apples into ½ cm thick slices.
- Place the sliced apples into a large baking dish.
- Put the dish in the oven for 10 minutes to soften the apples while you prepare the topping.
Make the crumble topping
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter.
- Rub the mixture together with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Gently clump some of the mixture together as you sprinkle it over the softened apples for a chunkier texture.
Bake the crumble
- Return the dish to the oven.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
Serve warm, optionally with a large dollop of mascarpone.
For Baked in Mud 2025, while Pinto keep their famous tiramisu recipe under wraps, they’ve generously shared their family Apple Crumble — simple, comforting, and perfect in our Oval Baker.
Known for their tiramisu, Pinto make their own mascarpone and savoiardi, and brew fresh espresso for every slab — creating a dessert that’s perfectly balanced and richly textured.