Seasonal Recipe

So, we collected literally dozens of apples from our tree last weekend, and everyone knows that the best way to eat apples is with oodles of sugar as part of a weight-loss programme?! NOT!

The Fairer Palmer has provided her very own recipe for Apple Crisp (American Apple Crumble). Here you go... enjoy.

Ingredients for filling

400g/1lb apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1cm/½in pieces

50g/2oz unrefined brown sugar

1 tbsp plain flour

1 tsp of ground cinnamon

Ingredients for topping

1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar

1/2 cup (65 grams) all purpose flour

1/4 cup (55 grams) light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon fresh or ground nutmeg (optional)

1/8 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons (84 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces

1/3 cup (30 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats

1/3 cup (40 grams) chopped walnuts (optional)

Apple Crisp: Preheat oven to 190 degrees C (375 degrees F) and place rack in the center of the oven. Butter or spray with a cooking spray, a 9 inch (23 cm) deep dish pie plate or an 8 x 8 x 2 inch (20 x 20 x 5 cm) baking dish. Set aside.

For Topping: Place all the topping ingredients (flour, sugars, spices, butter, oats and nuts) in a food processor and process until the mixture is crumbly and there are no large pieces of butter visible. (This can also be done with two knives or your fingertips.) Set aside while you prepare the filling.

For Filling: Place the apple chunks in a large bowl. mix in sugar, flour and cinnamon being carfull not to break up the apples. Transfer to your prepared baking dish Spread the topping evenly over the apples.

Bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until bubbly, and the topping is golden brown. Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for about 30 minutes before serving.

Serve with softly whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat before serving.