3tbspmincemeat - or a handful of raisins, 1tsp mixed spice and sugar to taste - optional
Instructions
Make the crumble by placing all the ingredients into a food processor. Alternatively, rub the butter into the flour until they resemble breadcrumbs then add the sugar.
Spread the mixture onto a lined baking tray and cook under a grill on high heat for around 7 minutes, stirring every minute.
Alternatively cook at 180 degrees C (160 degree fan) for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir and replace for a further 5 minutes until golden and crisp
While the crumble is cooking peel, core and cut the apples into chunks and cook in a saucepan on a low heat with around 1 cup of water
Stir regularly and add more water if needed
Cook until the apple is smooth with no lumps then add the mincemeat, spices or dried fruit if using and taste for sweetness. Add sugar if you think it's necessary
Finally, place the apple mixture into a deep dish (around 24cm diameter) and scatter over the crumble topping
Alternatively keep the crumble mixture in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature (or freeze for a longer life) and the apple mixture in the fridge for up to a week (or freeze for a longer life)
Notes
Nutrition data includes the mincemeat and is for guidance only