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Ingredients

• 1.1 kg tart baking apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, cored and thinly sliced
• 50 g Sugar
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp Plain (all-purpose) flour
• 70 g Plain (all-purpose) flour
• 75 g Brown sugar
• 50 g rolled oats
• ½ tsp Cinnamon
• ¼ tsp Salt
• 85 g Butter, very cold, cubed
• 60 g Pecans, chopped (optional)
• vanilla ice cream, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan, 350°F) and butter a 23 cm square or similar baking dish.
2. Toss the apples with the sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice and 1 tbsp flour and spread them in the dish.
3. For the topping, mix the flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon and salt. Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture clumps together, then stir in the pecans.
4. Scatter the topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 40–45 min, until the top is deep golden and the fruit is bubbling thickly at the edges.
5. Cool for 15 min so the juices thicken, then serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Tips

• Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for the best flavour and texture.
• Swap the flour for a gluten-free blend and use certified gluten-free oats for a gluten-free crisp.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

Once Upon a Chef King Arthur Baking Love and Lemons