Description
Jamie Oliver’s vegetable crumble showcases hearty garden produce baked under a crisp, golden topping. Rustic comfort meets nutritious flavors, inviting home cooks to savor a delightful meal that connects seasonal ingredients with comforting textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450 g (1 lb) celeriac, peeled and diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 3 small sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 leeks, sliced
- 400 ml (13.5 fl oz) vegetable stock
- 200 ml (6.75 fl oz) crème fraîche
- 50 g (1.75 oz) butter, diced
- 50 g (1.75 oz) plain flour
- 2 tbsps plain flour
- 50 g (1.75 oz) ground almond
- 50 g (1.75 oz) parmesan, grated
- 25 g (0.88 oz) flaked almonds
- 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
- 1 tsp thyme leaves
Instructions
- Vegetable Preparation: Bring vegetable broth to a vigorous boil in a large saucepan, then gently introduce celeriac, carrots, sweet potatoes, and leeks. Simmer covered on medium-low heat for 10 minutes until vegetables reach perfect tenderness.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk crème fraîche, flour, and Dijon mustard into a silky smooth mixture. Fold this creamy concoction into the simmered vegetables, stirring continuously to create a luscious, even coating. Season with fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Crumble Crafting: Combine cold butter, flour, and ground almonds using fingertips to create a textured breadcrumb-like mixture. Fold in parmesan cheese and sliced almonds, seasoning with a hint of salt and pepper for extra depth of flavor.
- Assembly and Baking: Distribute the vegetable mixture into oven-safe ramekins, filling three-quarters full. Lavishly top with the prepared crumble mixture, ensuring complete coverage. Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for standard ovens or 350°F (170°C) for convection settings.
- Finishing Touch: Bake on a baking sheet for 30-35 minutes until the crumble achieves a gorgeous golden-brown hue and the vegetable filling bubbles enticingly around the edges. Rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow perfect setting and prevent potential burns.
Notes
- Vegetable Selection Tip: Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables for the best flavor and texture. Mix different root vegetables for a more complex taste profile.
- Crumble Consistency Hack: Work butter into flour with cold fingertips to create a light, crispy topping. Cold ingredients ensure a flakier crumble texture.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare the dish entirely and freeze up to 1 month in advance. Wrap tightly and label with date for easy meal planning.
- Temperature Precision: Use an oven thermometer to ensure accurate baking temperature, preventing soggy or burnt crumble toppings.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg