quick - can I use Braeburn apples to make apple crumble?

[oranges]

Recipie calls for bramley apples but I have loads of Braeburn lying around. Will it work? Do I need to add more water or cook it for longer?

Yes, I've used all sorts of apples (the children's fruity left overs enter all our crumbles). Probably need bit longer cooking (stir to get the smooth texture), same amount of water, and hardly any sugar added. Do still peel them.

yes

put a splash of Orange juice in the cooking liquid

Yes, you can use them. The texture won't be the same but it will still be nice.

You don't need to add more water or cook it for longer - but you won't need to use as much sugar because the Braeburns are much sweeter than Bramleys.

Yes, but don't add so much sugar.

Oh, and send me some ... apple crumble... drool....

ooh, orange juice is a good idea. Thanks for all the tips. This is my first ever crumble. Wish me luck!

Yes!

put a tablespoon of oats in the topping and some brown sugar and cinnamon

ok, its now an orange infused apple and pear crumble with oat topping. one more question - its for tonight - do i bake it now and reheat or put it in the fridge and cook later?

fridge and cook later

what kind of custardy creamy thing are you having with it?

well i have custard powder but fancy making my own. any ideas? i have eggs and semi skimmed milk. and again, can i make it in advance?

semi skimmed would do it but would be nicer with something more fatty

have you cornflour and caster sugar and vanilla essence?

and I will be needing you to send me a portion in the post

I would keep the fruit and crumble separate until you are going to cook them - otherwise crumble topping may be too soggy.
I wouldn't recommend doing the custard in advance - unless you like it cold.

plain flour, granulated sugar and cinammon? please dont make me go to the shops!

i/m assumung guests will tpp tipsy by pudding to be picky. and i have homemade choc rum truffles to distract them from imperfect crumble.