Aussies have been loving Violet Crumble's uniquely explosive, earth shattering recipe since 1913. Providing to this day that it's the way it shatters that matters! Shattering facts: Ever wondered why Violet Crumble is called Violet crumble? Mr. Hoadley, the legend behind the shatteringly brillant recipe, named it after his wife's favourite flower. Oh and the Crumble bit well that's pretty obvious right?