Apple Crumble with Oat Topping

Ingredients

• For the filling
• Bramley or Cox apples 1kg
• Caster sugar 75g
• Ground cinnamon 1 tsp
• Lemon juice 1 tbsp
• For the crumble topping
• Plain flour 200g
• Cold unsalted butter, cubed 100g
• Rolled oats 100g
• Light brown sugar 50g

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan/Gas Mark 5).
2. Peel, core, and chop the apples into rough chunks. Place them in a medium ovenproof dish (approx. 20cm x 20cm).
3. Add the caster sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice to the apples and toss gently to coat. Spread evenly in the dish.
4. To make the crumble topping, put the plain flour into a large mixing bowl.
5. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Don't overwork it.
6. Stir in the rolled oats and light brown sugar, mixing briefly to combine.
7. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture in the dish.
8. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crisp, and the apple filling is bubbling and tender.