This is one of my signature recipes. I bring it to every holiday party, and it goes quick every time!
A delicious combination of apple and spices. The Rum (or Bourbon Whisky) adds depth, and the warm spices give it a signature holiday flavor. Cardamom is the secret ingredient here. It adds an extra light and floral flavor that a lot of people aren’t familiar with.
While this dish is called a buckle/crumble, it’s really neither. It doesn’t have any eggs, so it’s not quite as cake-like as a buckle, but the crumb isn’t as loose as a crumble. The “crumble” or dough is more like a loose shortbread. It has a sandy texture and can be packed down tight on top of the apples. This seals the apples in and slowly incorporates moisture into the “dough” as it bakes.
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