A firm favourite among culinary classics, the humble Apple Crumble is the warming after dinner dessert that chimes in a new season. With just a handful of budget friendly ingredients, it’s the easy family favourite that’s sure to warm your cockles after a blustery day in the Autumn air. To switch it up you can also swap or add seasonal berries or rhubarb for a tangier twist on this wholesome classic.

Ingredients

750 g mixed apples
75 g golden caster sugar
1 lemon
25 g unsalted butter , (cold)
50 g plain flour

Method

Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6.
Peel and core the apples, then quarter and chop into 3cm chunks.
Place in a saucepan on a medium heat with 50g of sugar and a few fine gratings of lemon zest.
Pop the lid on and cook for 5 minutes, or until the apples have softened. Remove the heat and leave to cool a little.
Meanwhile, cube the butter and place in a mixing bowl with the flour. Rub together with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs, then scrunch in the remaining sugar to add a little texture.
Transfer the apples to a 25cm x 30cm baking dish and sprinkle over the crumble topping.
Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden and bubbling. Delicious served with custard, cream or ice cream.