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Fruit crumble with custard

Fruit crumble with custard is a classic British dessert featuring baked fruit topped with a buttery, crumbly mixture of flour, sugar, and butter, traditionally served warm with creamy custard. Common fruits include apples, rhubarb, berries, or plums, and it's a staple of home cooking and pub menus across the UK.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is generally high in carbohydrates and fat, with moderate protein from the custard. A typical serving provides key nutrients like vitamin C from the fruit and calcium from the custard, with a calorie range of roughly 300-450 per serving depending on portion size and recipe.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	35 g
Sodium	120 mg
Calcium	150 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin A	80 µg
Iron	1.5 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Vitamin D	1.5 µg

Per 1 cup (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Fruit crumble originated in Britain during World War II as a simpler, more economical alternative to pies, using less rationed sugar and butter. Its comforting, adaptable nature has made it a symbol of seasonal cooking and resourcefulness in British culinary culture.

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