6mediumApples (~1apple per person/serve)I love to use pink lady or golden delicious as they are sweeter
Generous splash of water
1tspVanilla extract
1/2tspGround Cinnamon
The crumble
1 1/2cupsOrganic rolled oats (approx ~150g)
1/2cupOrganic desiccated or flaked coconut (approx ~50g)
1/2cupchopped macadamias (optional, but worth it!)
1/2tspGround Cinnamon
1tspVanilla extract
1-2tbspOrganic maple syrup (optional)Or sweetener of choice
3-4tbspextra virgin olive oil, coconut oil or butter
Instructions
Wash and cut apples either diced or sliced - your preference. I like to leave the skin on too.
Pop the apples into a large saucepan and add the water, vanilla and cinnamon.
Cook over a medium heat for about 15 - 20 minutes - stirring occasionally until the apples have completely softened. Taste them and adjust level of cinnamon etc is needed.
For the crumble
While the apples are cooking, in a large bowl, add all the crumble ingredients and mix / rub all them together to combine. You want to soften the oats a little and make sure they are fully coasted with sweetness and oil/butter.
Pre-heat over to ~160deg
When apples are cooked place into a suitable sized baking dish and place the crumble over the top.
Bake for around 30-40 minutes, or until the crumble is nice and crispy and golden.
Carefully remove from the oven and served warm with your choice of Greek yoghurt or ice-cream.
Notes
A few different variations you can try which also work well and taste delicious!
Add a handful of blueberries or strawberries to the apple before placing the crumble on top (don't cook the blueberries in the saucepan)
You could use pear instead of apple (or a combo of the both)
To make a gluten-free crumble, sub in ~150 g of almond meal or flaked almonds in place of the oats.
Oh and if you happen to have left overs? Then this makes a delicious breaky option !!