The rise of the Gastro Pub, has brought about the reinvention of old favourites. As children we used have this treat when visiting our grandparents. In this recipe I use almonds, back home when cob nuts are in season, try them instead. The colours can be made more vibrant with the addition of plums. You can omit the nuts if your dietary needs don't suit.
Serves 4 /6 Preheat the Oven to 190c
6 large bramley apples
225 g butter
light brown sugar to taste
1 cinnamon stick
2 star anise
115 g flour
1 teaspoon lemon zest
55g almond slivers
30 g ground almonds
55g muscavado sugar
Saute the peeled and diced apples in half of the butter with the cinnamon stick and the star anise. In a non stick pan cook until the mix is soft and caramelised.
Make the crumble by whizzing the butter, sugar and flour together in a food processor until the mix resembles breadcrumbs. Using the pulse button add the almonds and lemon zest.
You can pre bake the crumble to give a crunchy texture for about 10 minutes on a baking tray.
Pour the apple mix into an ovenproof dish and cover with the crumble mix . Cook for a further 15 minutes and serve with your favourate ice cream or custard.
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