It's best to freeze crumble uncooked however crumble freezes well both cooked and uncooked so it's really a preference.
Apple crumble can be frozen for up to 3 months.
You can freeze it either cooked or uncooked but the method remains similar.
You can even freeze stewed apples and crumble mix individually.
To cook or bake frozen apple crumble place the frozen apple crumble or crisp into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes with foil on it.
Then, remove the foil and let it cook until the crumb topping is golden brown and apples are bubbling underneath.
To freeze apples for crumble.
Peel and core the apples.
Soak the apple slices in a lemon juice bath for 5 minutes.
Drain.
Arrange on a large baking sheet.
Freeze for 4 hours- overnight.
Transfer to a freezer bag, labelled with the contents & date.
Freeze for up to 1 year!
Leftover crumble should be stored in an airtight container and stored in the refrigerator.
You can also place leftover crumble in a Ziploc bag and refrigerate it but an airtight plastic container or even airtight glass jar works great for storing leftover crumble too.
Fruit Crumble should be stored in an airtight, lightproof, container away from direct light and out of extreme temperatures although to extend the shelf life of fruit crumble it's best to refrigerate it.
To maximize the shelf life of crumble the crumble should be stored in an airtight, lightproof container, away from direct light and out of extreme temperatures.
Glass or silicone containers is ideal for the storing of crumble.
Fruit fillings that have been prepared with sugar can be safely left out at room temperature for up to two days.
Apple crisp falls into this category, so it doesn't need to be refrigerated if you're going to eat it within that time period.
Apple crisp will last 5 days in the refrigerator.
How do you keep crumble topping from getting soggy?
Butter, which encourages both browning and crispness, is the magic ingredient in getting your topping just right, so follow the recipe instructions.
But if you feel your topping is still too dry and crumbly, (even for a crumble,) add a bit more melted butter, a tablespoon at a time.
Apple Crumble also makes a great breakfast.
Either you can microwave it, which is our usual method, or you can cover with foil and reheat at 350°f / 180°c in the oven until warmed through.
Usually we tend to just warm up individual servings as needed though in the microwave.