Apple & Blackberry Crumble

Instructions

1- Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5.

2- Tip the flour and sugar into a large bowl.

3- Add the butter, then rub into the flour using your fingertips to make a light breadcrumb texture.

4- Do not overwork it or the crumble will become heavy.

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

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

7- Put the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan and melt together over a medium heat.

8- Cook for 3 mins until the mixture turns to a light caramel.

9- Stir in the apples and cook for 3 mins.

10- Add the blackberries and cinnamon, and cook for 3 mins more.

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

12- 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.

13- Serve with vanilla ice cream.