crumble

/kɹˈʌmbə‍l/

/ˈkɹəmbəɫ/

[verb] [noun]

to crumble

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

(of a building) to fall apart

synonyms : break down

collapse

crumple

tumble

break or fall apart into fragments

synonyms : fall apart

fall into decay or ruin

synonyms : decay

dilapidate

to become weak or begin to fail

4.1

to make something break up into smaller pieces

Crumble

[NOUN]

‌a dessert made from fruit that is covered with a rough mixture of flour, butter and sugar, cooked in the oven and usually served hot

What is "crumble"?

Crumble is a popular dessert that consists of a fruit filling, usually made with apples, berries, or stone fruits, that is topped with a crumbly mixture of flour, sugar, and butter. The fruit filling is typically sweetened and spiced with cinnamon or other spices, and is often mixed with a thickener such as cornstarch or flour to create a sauce-like consistency. The crumble topping is made by rubbing together flour, sugar, and butter until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs, then sprinkled over the fruit filling. The dessert is then baked in an oven until the topping is golden brown and crispy and the fruit filling is bubbling and tender. Crumble is often served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Examples

1. Blue cheese crumbles are a tasty addition to burgers or salads.

2. Grandma's gooseberry crumble is always a hit at family gatherings.

3. The celebrity's glamorous image crumbled when it was revealed that they had feet of clay, struggling with addiction behind the scenes.

4. They prepared a delicious dessert by crumbling sugar cubes over fresh fruit salad.

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