Make, bake and enjoy!

Apple Filling

6–7 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced ( Fresh from the market)

⅓ cup brown sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Oat Crumble Topping

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup plain flour ( GF Flour )

½ cup raw sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

65g butter, chilled and cubed

65g vegetable fat (shortening)

Pinch of salt

Method

Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan bake).

Prepare the filling - In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and vanilla. Toss well and spoon into the pie shell.

Make the crumble -  In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Rub in the butter and vegetable fat with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Some larger clumps are fine—they create a lovely crunchy topping.

Assemble

Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the apples.

Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling.  If the topping browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the final 15 minutes.

Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with: Vanilla ice cream, Whipped cream, Custard

Extra Crunchy Version

For an even crunchier crumble, add:

¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

2 tbsp sunflower seeds