This is such an easy recipe, with very little preparation needs. I often make this without cooking the apples first, but you get a better result with apples that are lightly cooked first. The apples need no extra sugar, the topping contains all you need. Use a ceramic baking dish for preference, any shape will do, at least 25 cm wide. Blackberries made a lovely addition.
750gramsCooking apples eg Bramleys or a mixture, windfalls are great
250gramsplain flour - wheat or gluten free
125gramsbutter- salted or unsalted
125gramsdemerara sugar- granulated is fine
125gramsblackberries - optional
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 200°C 390°F
Peel, core and cut apples into slices. Add blackberries if you are using them. Place in the ovenproof dish you have chosen for your crumble. Cover and bake until softened (about 15 minutes).
To make the topping, either rub the butter into the flour as you would pastry. Or place the flour and butter into a food processor bowl. Process until you have an even breadcrumb texture.
Add the sugar and mix for a few seconds only.
Take the dish out of the oven and sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit mixture.
Place in the oven and bake until the top browns. The filling might bubble up a little to show it is done! It will take 20 to 30 minutes depending on your oven.