Spiced Apple & Pear Crumble

A warm, comforting dessert filled with sweet, spiced apples and pears, topped with a golden, crunchy crumble. Perfect for autumn!

Ingredients:

• For the filling:

  • 3 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

  • 3 pears, peeled, cored, and sliced

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp nutmeg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp cornflour (or flour)

  
  

• For the crumble topping:

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • ¾ cup flour (or almond flour for a gluten-free option)

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ cup cold butter, cubed

  • ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds, optional)

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180°C Lightly grease a baking dish.

2. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, toss the apples and pears with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, lemon juice, and cornflour. Mix well and transfer to the baking dish.

3. Make the crumble: In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped nuts. Add the cold butter and rub it into the mixture with your fingers until it forms a crumbly texture.

4. Assemble & bake: Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the fruit filling. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.

5. Serve & enjoy: Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, cream, or custard.

   
   

Pro Tips:

• Mix Apple Varieties – Using a combination of sweet and tart apples (like Granny Smith and Cox Orange) adds depth of flavour to the filling.

• Customize Your Spices – Add a pinch of ground ginger, cloves, or cardamom for extra warmth and spice.

• Make-Ahead – Assemble in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake, or freeze for a quick dessert later.