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Caramelised banana crumble (banoffee crumble)

Banoffee crumble is a delicious twist on a classic dessert. It's got caramelised bananas topped with a crunchy, crumbly oat topping, it's a great dish for children and beginner bakers to try.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 405
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the caramelised bananas
  • 150 g (1 ⅓ cups) soft brown sugar
  • 85 g (⅓ cup) butter
  • 2-3 bananas
For the crumble topping
  • 200 g (1 cup) self raising flour
  • 100 g (½ cup) butter
  • 115 g (⅓ cup) soft brown sugar
  • 50 g (⅓ cup) rolled oats

Equipment

  • Digital scales
  • Mixing bowl
  • Food processor
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Oven dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Make the caramelised bananas
  1. Measure out the butter and sugar. Cut the butter into a few pieces then add that, along with the sugar to a small sauce pan or microwavable bowl.
    Heat the butter and sugar gently until the sugar has dissolved, the butter melted and it's turned a nice golden brown colour.
  2. Peel and chop the bananas into pieces about 1cm thick.
  3. Pour the caramel into the base of a serving dish and arrange the bananas on top trying to fill all the spaces.
Make the crumble topping
  1. Measure out the flour and butter, then cut the butter into small pieces. Add the butter and flour to a large mixing bowl.
    Alternatively, if it's easier you could grate the butter into the bowl.
  2. To make it by hand, use your fingertips rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles rough breadcrumbs. Its fine if there are a few chunks of butter left in the mixture – it will add to the texture of the crumble topping later.
    You could also use a food processor to make the crumble topping. It's a quicker and certainly less messy way of making the topping. Simply add the butter and flour to your food processor and pulse it until the breadcrumb mixture forms.
  3. Next, measure out the sugar and oats and add them to your mixing bowl. Give it all one final stir with a spoon so it's well mixed in.
Make the banana crumble
  1. Pour or spoon the crumble on top of the caramelised bananas. Try and add it so that you get even coverage all over the top of the fruit.
Bake the banana crumble
  1. Bake the crumble for about 40 minutes. It's ready when the crumble topping has turned a nice golden brown colour. You might find some of the caramelised bananas bubbling out through the topping.