verb - To break between the fingers into small, irregular pieces. noun - A baked dessert consisting of a bottom layer of fruit and a sweet crumbly topping of oats, flour or other grains.
A crumble is a dish of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat (usually butter), flour, and sugar. The crumble is baked in an oven until the topping is crisp. It is often served with custard, cream or ice cream as a hearty, warm dessert after a meal.