Apple & Blackberry Crumble

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Tip the flour and sugar into a large bowl.

2. 2

   Add the butter, then rub into the flour using your fingertips to make a light breadcrumb texture. Do not overwork it or the crumble will become heavy.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the mixture evenly over a baking sheet and bake for 15 mins or until lightly coloured.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, for the compote, peel, core and cut the apples into 2cm dice.

5. 5

   Put the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan and melt together over a medium heat. Cook for 3 mins until the mixture turns to a light caramel.

6. 6

   Stir in the apples and cook for 3 mins. Add the blackberries and cinnamon, and cook for 3 mins more.

7. 7

   Cover, remove from the heat, then leave for 2-3 mins to continue cooking in the warmth of the pan.

8. 8

   To serve, spoon the warm fruit into an ovenproof gratin dish, top with the crumble mix, then reheat in the oven for 5-10 mins. Serve with vanilla ice cream.