The Classic Apple Crumble

Now the nights are drawing in and Autumn is upon us, you will all want to try this recipe. I don't know about you but when I think of Autumn the first dessert that springs to mind is the traditional apple crumble. The crumble is perfect for those cold nights in with warm custard, cream or a scoop of ice cream.

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Ingredients

3 Bramley Apples

1tbsp Caster Sugar

1tbsp Soft Brown Sugar

1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Ingredients for the Crumble

180g Plain Flour

120g Caster Sugar

120g Cold Unsalted Butter

Ingredients for the Topping

1.5 tbsp of Rolled Oats

1.5tbsp of Demerara Sugar

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Method

1. Pre heat the oven to 190C/ 170C fan/ Gas mark 5. Peel and core 3 Bramley Apples, cut into ruff square chunks. Evenly spread the apples in a medium dish approximately 20cm square. Ensure that the apples are evenly distributed.

2. Dust 1tbsp caster sugar and 1tbsp brown sugar over the apples at 1/2tsp of cinnamon mix over all the apples ensure all the chinks are covered with the sugar and cinnamon.

3. In a bowl measure 180g plain flour, 120 caster sugar and 120g cold butter. Rub the mixture through your fingers to create a crumb like texture ensure that there is no sugar or flour stuck at the bottom of the bowl.

4. Pour the crumb mixture over the apples ensure there are no apples exposed. Sprinkle the rolled oats and the Demerara sugar on top of the crumble, when cooked the Demerara will provide a crispy coating.

5. Leave to cook for 35 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or this can be eaten cold, your topping options are unto you whether that is ice cream, custard or cream.