Cinnamon Apple Crumble , Warm Spiced Apple Dessert

Method

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Place the sliced apples in a baking dish, toss with the caster sugar, 1 tsp of Ceylon Cinnamon, and lemon juice.

In a mixing bowl, rub the cold butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Stir in the demerara sugar, rolled oats, and remaining 1 tsp of Ceylon Cinnamon.

Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the apples. Do not press it down , a loose topping gives the best crunch.

Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the apple juices are bubbling at the edges.

Remove from the oven and let it sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

• Ceylon cinnamon has a milder, more refined flavour than cassia cinnamon, letting the apple flavour shine through rather than being overpowered.
• For extra crunch, add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumble topping.
• The crumble topping can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for a month.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with a generous pour of custard, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of clotted cream. Equally delicious served at room temperature for afternoon tea.