APPLE AND ROSEMARY CRUMBLE

Recipe

I always associate crumble with winter, and the rosemary adds such a comforting, cosy flavour to this one which is perfect served warm with a dollop of mascarpone or greek yoghurt.

SERVES 8

FOR THE FILLING

6 apples, peeled, cored and cut into chunky slices.
50ml maple syrup
leaves of 2 small springs of fresh rosemary, washed
85g sultanas
zest and juice of 1 unwaxed lemon
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 tsp cinnamon

FOR THE CRUMBLE

60g ground almonds
60g spelt flour
25g pumpkin seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp mixed spice
60g oats
40g dark muscovado sugar or coconut sugar
pinch of sea salt
1/4 fresh rosemary, finely chopped
60g butter, melted

  1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius fan bake.
  2. Place the sliced apples and maple syrup in a saucepan and cook gently until the fruit begins to soften, approximately 10 minutes.
  3. Place the fruit in an ovenproof dish and allow to cool. Mix in the remaining filling ingredients.
  4. To make the crumble, put all the crumble ingredients into the bowl of an electric mixer, and combine until a coarse, breadcrumb-like texture is reached.
  5. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the fruit.
  6. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the crumble starts to look golden on top.
  7. Serve warm with cream, ice cream or yoghurt.
  8. Cover well with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 week.