Apple Crumble

Ingredients (serves 4)

• Melted butter, for greasing
• 110g (3/4 cup) plain flour
• 100g (1/2 cup) brown sugar
• 100g chilled, unsalted butter cut into small pieces
• 50g (1/3 cup) almonds, chopped
• 20g (1/4 cup) rolled oats
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 5 apples (Sundowner, Lady Williams or Royal Gala)
• 1 1/2 lemons, juiced Thin cream, lightly whipped, to serve

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C.
2. Lightly brush a shallow 1.5 litre (6 cup) ovenproof dish with the melted butter.
3. Combine plain flour and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Using your fingertips, rub in the chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
4. Add almonds, cinnamon and toss to combine. Refrigerate until required.
5. Peel, core and slice apples into 1cm-thick wedges. Place the apple slices in greased dish then pour lemon juice evenly over.
6. Sprinkle crumble mixture over apples to cover and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until crumble is golden and apples are tender when tested with a skewer (See microwave tip). Serve warm with cream.

Notes

• 
  Try it served chilled with thick cream.
  Variation: For summer, substitute sliced peaches and nectarines for the apple and cook at the same temperature until tender.
  Microwave tip: Place apple slices in a greased microwave-safe dish and then pour the lemon juice evenly over. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and cook for 4-5 minutes on High/ h 850watts/100%. Carefully remove the cover. Sprinkle crumble mixture d over the apples to cover. Microwave, uncovered, for 5-7 minutes on High/ 850watts/100% or until apples are tender when tested with a skewer. Brown top under a preheated high grill, if desired.