Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
250 g

Fresh cranberries

2 unit

Cooking apples

peeled, cored and minced

75 ml

Unsweetened apple juice

1 pinch

Cinnamon

1 pinch

Nutmeg

40 g

Soft light brown sugar

50 g

Wholemeal flour

50 g

Plain flour

50 g

Low fat spread

25 g

Soft brown sugar

25 g

Flaked almonds

75 g

Porridge oats

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/gas mark 5.

Step 2
~4 min

Combine cranberries, peeled and minced cooking apples, apple juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and light brown sugar in a medium saucepan.

Step 3
~4 min

Stir the ingredients well.

Step 4
~4 min

Cover the saucepan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the apples are softened and the cranberries begin to burst.

Step 5
~4 min

In a separate bowl, put wholemeal flour and plain flour.

Step 6
~4 min

Rub in the low-fat spread using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 7
~4 min

Stir in the remaining crumble topping ingredients: brown sugar, flaked almonds, and porridge oats.

Step 8
~4 min

Pour the fruit filling into an ovenproof dish.

Step 9
~4 min

Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit filling.

Step 10
~4 min

Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.

Step 11
~4 min

Let cool slightly before serving.

Step 12
~4 min

Serve warm with a spoonful of creme fraiche.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a sprinkle of brown sugar to the topping for extra sweetness.

Serve warm with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked later

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with creme fraiche, custard, or ice cream.

Enjoy as a warm dessert on a cold day.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla ice cream
Custard

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United Kingdom

Cultural Significance

Comfort food, popular in autumn and winter

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Autumn
Winter

Popularity Score

60/100

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