Spicy apple crumble

Spicy Apple Crumble

Apples should be falling on your heads at the moment as they are very much in season. What better way to use them in a quick and simple way than with the classic crumble. Crunch and sweetness are an unbeatable combination with the addition of a little dose of spice to lift the taste of the apple. If you are fortunate enough to pick your won apples, it makes for an even more satisfying experience. 

Spicy apple crumble

Ingredients:

5 medium sixed apples, cored, skin peeled and cut into pieces

2 tbsp apple juice

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp mixed spice

4 tbsp light brown sugar

175g self-raising flour

1 tsp cinnamon

90g dairy free margarine

50g  light brown sugar

50g gluten free oats

50g chopped almonds

Spicy apples

Preheat the oven to 200C. Place the apples in a pan together with the cinnamon, mixed spice, apple juice and sugar and gently cook for 5 minutes until beginning to soften. Transfer into an ovenproof dish and enjoy the lovely aromas.

Crumble

In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour and cinnamon, then add chilled margarine. Rub into the flour with your fingers until you get fine breadcrumbs. Add the sugar, oats and almonds and mix together with a metal spoon. 

Golden crumble

Place the crumble mix on top and place in the oven for 35 minutes until golden brown. 

Lovely with custard!