Eggless Apple Crumble

Ingredients -

For the filling -

• 3 large apples, peeled and cut into smaller bite size pieces

• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

• Juice of 1/2 lemon

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 1/2 teaspoon himalayan pink salt

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder

For the crumble -

• 3/4th cup plain flour

• 1/2 cup rolled oats

• 1/2 cup butter - softened or partly melted

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 tablespoon milk - if required

Method -

Filling -

1. Place the apple pieces in a heavy bottomed pan and drizzle lemon juice, zest, sugar, cinnamon powder and salt

2. Cook on a low flame for about 10-13 mins, tossing only gently

3. The fruit should be tender but not disintegrate, as this will cook further during baking

Crumble -

1. Mix all ingredients, starting with 1/2 of the flour.

2. Rub together so that large crumbs start to form.

3. If the crumble looks very runny or wet, add more flour. If it is too dry add small amount of milk

4. The final texture should be crumbly and towards dry side

Final assembly -

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees

2. Line a flan or pie dish with baking paper

3. Fill the baking dish with cooked apple pieces

4. Top with crumble layer. If the crumble is slightly wet, do not smoothen it out, add small chunks using your hands to get the crumbly texture

5. Bake for 20-25 mins - during this time keep rotating the crumble to get even colour.

6. Serve warm with vanilla icecream