Little Cooks apple-ly ideas for the autumn harvest
A classic crumble is an absolute harvest staple. Head chef Dale Orchard from The Lost Gardens of Heligan brings us one of his favourite recipes for freshly harvested apples;
You will need just 7 ingredients that you may already have in your cupboard. This recipe will serve 5-6 people or 3 if you’re very hungry!
- 900g apples (Bramley are some of the best ones to use for this recipe)
- 75g caster sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
FOR THE TOPPING
- 175g unsalted butter
- 200g plain flour
- 200g oats
- 120g light brown sugar
- You’ll need to cook your crumble a little later on so ask an adult to preheat your oven to 200C/gas 6.
- Find a mixing bowl then add the flour and butter. Mix these together with your fingertips until the mixture looks like small golden breadcrumbs. You might get a little bit messy but it’s all part of the fun and will help you to create an even scrummier apple crumble.
- Add in your oats and brown sugar and mix well. When you’ve done this, set your mixture to one side so that you can create your filling.
- Peel the apples and chop them into small chunks, removing the pips at the same time. Place in an ovenproof dish. Scatter the sugar and cinnamon evenly over the apples. Cover this with the crumble topping that you made earlier then gently pat it all down.
- Once you’ve finished, place your crumble in the oven but be careful, it’s hot! Bake for 30-35 mins, until it’s golden brown and looking delicious. When it’s cooked, ask an adult to take the crumble out of the oven.
- Grab some bowls and serve. I find that apple crumble is best served warmed and tastes even better with custard or ice cream.
OTHER WAYS WITH APPLES…
All in a stew!
Stewed apple is great for breakfast or dessert. Stew a mix of cooking apples and eating apples together with honey or maple syrup and a little cinnamon or mixed spice. Peel, core, dice and cook until the apple is soft but you still have tasty chunks – leave to cool. Put your favourite yoghurt in a bowl, then add the apple mixture. Put digestive or gingernut biscuits into a freezer bag and bash with a rolling pin, before sprinkling the crumbs on top to finish.
Nacho, Nacho!
Try making apple nachos – great for sharing with friends! Slice your favourite eating apples and mix with a little lemon juice to stop them browning too quickly. Lay them on a plate and drizzle with warmed peanut butter, then sprinkle with your favourite nuts or granola and some chocolate chips. Finish with a little more warmed caramel or melted chocolate.