Lemon Ginger Apple Crumble

A fresh approach to an old favourite.

  • 6 Organic Cooking Apples
  • 1 Juice and rind of 1 organic Lemon
  • 1 T Organic Maple Syrup
  • 1 T Organic Ginger, minced or finely grated
  • 1⁄2 t Organic cardamon powder (optional)
  • 1⁄2 c Muscavado Sugar or Raw Sugar
  • 1⁄2 c Organic Rolled Oats
  • 1 t Baking Powder
  • 1 c Organic Plain Flour
  • 100 g Organic Butter, chilled, cubed

Preheat Oven to 200°C
Peel and quarter apples, removing the core. Place in a saucepan with lemon juice, maple syrup, ginger, cardamon and 2 Tablespoons of water. Cover and cook over a low heat til apples are starting to soften.  Place apples into baking dish.  Place remaining dry ingredients into mixing bowl and use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour mix til it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Top the apples with the crumble mixture and press down to firm. Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream or organic greek yoghurt. 

Yield
4
Prep Time
30 minutes

Notes

* Suitable Apples:
Belle de Boskoop (apples will cook fluffy and light)
Granny Smith (will cook well, retaining some form -only cook in saucepan for 3-4 minutes)
Stewart Seedling (wonderful tart flavour )
Mutsu (pieces will stay whole, and turn slightly transparent)
Gravenstein (apples will cook fluffy and light)
Bramley Seedling (well regarded for its cooking qualities.)