Iconic Indian restaurant Dishoom have served up this British classic with a tropical twist; a pineapple and black pepper filling!
Recipe taken from Dishoom by Shamil Thakrar, Kavi Thakrar and Naved Nasir (Bloomsbury, £26) Photography: Jon CattamTrim the pineapple of its skin, prising out the “eyes”, and cut into 2cm chunks, discarding the hard core. Place the pineapple chunks in a saucepan and add 200ml water. If using a vanilla pod, split in half, run a knife down the length to remove the seeds and add the seeds and pod to the pan. (If using extract, it goes in later.) Simmer over a medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, or until the pineapple is soft, stirring occasionally. If the pan starts to become dry, add a little more water.
Meanwhile, make the crumble. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the butter and rub in with your hands until fully incorporated; there should be no loose flour left.
Heat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6.
Once the pineapple is soft, add the sugar and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Add the black pepper and vanilla extract, if using. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Spread the pineapple mixture in a medium baking dish and top with the crumble mix. Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the topping has formed a lovely golden crust. Allow to stand for 5 minutes then serve, with vanilla ice cream or custard.
Trim the pineapple of its skin, prising out the “eyes”, and cut into 2cm chunks, discarding the hard core. Place the pineapple chunks in a saucepan and add 200ml water. If using a vanilla pod, split in half, run a knife down the length to remove the seeds and add the seeds and pod to the pan. (If using extract, it goes in later.) Simmer over a medium-low heat for 20–25 minutes, or until the pineapple is soft, stirring occasionally. If the pan starts to become dry, add a little more water.
Meanwhile, make the crumble. Mix the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the butter and rub in with your hands until fully incorporated; there should be no loose flour left.
Heat the oven to 200°C/Fan 180°C/Gas 6.
Once the pineapple is soft, add the sugar and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Add the black pepper and vanilla extract, if using. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Spread the pineapple mixture in a medium baking dish and top with the crumble mix. Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the topping has formed a lovely golden crust. Allow to stand for 5 minutes then serve, with vanilla ice cream or custard.
40 minutes 
Serves 5
