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Apple and Ginger Oat Crumble

Got Bramley apples? Then you have to make my apple and ginger oat crumble. With the crunch of the oat crumble, the tangy soft apples and warmth from the ginger and spices, and a creamy topping of your choice. Simply Autumn comfort in every spoonful.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, British
Keyword: apple, crumble, ginger, Oat
Servings: 6
Calories: 436kcal

Equipment

  • Medium oven-proof baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 kg Bramley apples approximately 6 apples
  • 1 tbsp sugar add extra to taste if you have a sweeter tooth
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 100 g butter or coconut oil if you wish
  • 100 g soft brown sugar
  • 150 g oats GF if required
  • 100 g plain flour GF if required
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  • Heat the oven to 180 °C
  • Peel, core, and cut your apples into large chunks – 4cm/1.5” – you want them to remain chunky so they don’t disintegrate when cooking.
  • Put the apple in a pan with the finely chopped fresh ginger and 2 tablespoons of water. Put a lid on and cook gently on a medium heat for 5-7 minutes, giving it the odd stir. You want the apples to soften at the edges slightly but not overcook. If you need to, add another tablespoon of water. When ready, pour the apples into your baking dish and sprinkle with the dried cinnamon.
  • Place the butter and sugar in a small pan and melt gently until the sugar has dissolved.
  • Weigh the oats and flour into a medium mixing bowl. Add in your nutmeg and dried ginger. Stir in the melted butter and sugar, and mix everything well.
  • Top your apples evenly with the oaty mixture and place in the middle of your oven to cook for 40 minutes.
  • Leave to stand for 15-20 minutes and then serve still warm with either crème fraiche, double cream, vanilla ice cream, or, if you’re really British, some custard!.

Notes

  • This dessert reheats well. Just be sure to cover the dish totally with foil so you don’t overcook the topping and reheat at 140.
  • You could do a flavour combination of fruit if you wish. The following combinations are all good. Be sure to cook the apples by themselves and stir in the additional fruits afterwards, as fruits such as berries, pears, and plums are a lot more delicate:
    • apple and blackberry
    • apple and plum
    • apple and pear
    • apple and mixed berries from the freezer

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg