Story: Apples and pears
Apples – especially green apples such as Granny Smiths – are often used for dessert fillings, especially pies, sponges and crumbles.
Apple crumble
Peel four green or cooking apples and slice. Lightly
stew, and sweeten to taste. Place in an ovenproof dish.
In a bowl, mix 125 g butter and ½ cup brown sugar. Add 1
cup flour, ½ cup rolled oats and ½ cup coconut. Mix with
fingertips or process in a food processor until the
texture resembles breadcrumbs.Sprinkle crumble mixture
over apple and bake 30–40 minutes at 180°C, until the
topping is crisp and golden brown.
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