Ingredients
- 175g plain flour
- 110g golden caster sugar
- 110g cold butter
For the topping (optional) - 1 tbsp rolled oats
- 1 tbsp demerara sugar
Method
step 1
Heat the oven to 190C/170 fan/gas 5.
step 2
Filling
step 3
Put 175g plain flour and 110g golden caster sugar in a bowl with a good pinch of salt.
step 4
Slice in 110g cold butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture looks like moist breadcrumbs. Shake the bowl and any big bits will come to the surface – rub them in. Alternatively, pulse in a processor until sandy (don’t over-process).
Mix in rolled oats.
step 5
Pour the crumb mix over the apples to form a pile in the centre, then use a fork to even out.
step 6
Gently press the surface with the back of the fork so the crumble holds together and goes crisp, then lightly drag the fork over the top for a decorative finish.
Sprinkle 1 tbsp demerara sugar over evenly.
step 7
Set on a baking tray and put in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes