Recipes

Ingredients

• 6 large plums, halved and de-stoned
• 3 large cooking apples, around 500g, peeled and cored
• 175g plain flour
• 125g salted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
• 50g light brown or caster sugar
• 75g ground almonds
• 50g rolled oats
• Zest of 1 lemon, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon or mixed spice

Utensils

• Chopping board
• Grater
• Kitchen scales
• Knife
• Large bowl
• Large ovenproof dish
• Large saucepan
• Vegetable peeler
• Wooden spoon

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) gas mark 6

Step 2

Halve and stone the plums, then roughly chop and put into a large pan

Step 3

Peel and core the apples, roughly chop, then add to the pan along with the brown or caster sugar, cinnamon, lemon zest and 5 tablespoons of water

Step 4

Place a lid on the pan and heat gently until the apples are becoming more soft

Step 5

Empty the fruit into a shallow, ovenproof serving dish and leave aside for now

Step 6

In a large bowl, mix the flour and butter, rubbing together with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 7

Mix in the oats and ground almonds, then sprinkle the topping over the fruit.

Step 8

Place into the oven for 25-30min or until the crumble is golden on top. Serve straight away

Each portion contains on average

Energy 1607kj 384kcal 19.2%

Fat 18.0g 26%

Saturates 11.0g 55%

Carbohydrates 53.8g 54%

Sugars 24.2g 27%

Salt 0.25g 4%

Protein 7.11g Low

Fibre 3.51g Med

Food Value

Calcium

Phosphorus

Potassium

Sodium

Chloride

Magnesium

Iron

Zinc

Copper

Manganese

Iodine

Selenium

Vitamin a

Vitamin c

Vitamin d

Vitamin e

Thiamine

Riboflavin

Niacin

Pantothenic acid

Biotin

B6

B12

Folate

Plums

Plums are at there best in the autumn months, they are a source of fibre, potassium and vitamin A

Prebiotic apples

Apples are a great source of dietary fibre, as well as a source of vitamins C, A and B-6. They are also a prebiotic, which means they provide a great source of food for our beneficial gut bacteria.

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