How to make apple and plum crumble – enough for 8 portions

Ingredients:

2 large cooking apples, or 4 smaller ones

8 plums

pinch of nutmeg

third teaspoon allspice

1 tablespoon of white granulated sugar

crumble:

8 oz (225g) of plain flour

4 oz (115g) of vegan margarine – I used vitalite

4 oz (115g) of white granulated sugar

Method:

1. Pour 1” of water into a large saucepan.

2. Put on moderate heat

3. Add chopped up apples and plums

4. Leave to simmer whilst making crumble

5. Turn over onto 200C, 180C fan, 400F or gas number 6

6. Put flour into a food processor or a bowl

7. Rub in margarine until it resembles fine breadcrumbs

8. Stir in sugar

9. Add spices and 1 tablespoon of sugar to fruit mixture and stir in.

10.Pour fruit mixture into ovenproof dish and level off.

11.Pour crumble onto top of fruit and level off.

12.Bake in the oven for about half an hour, until the crumble is browned.

Enjoy with custard, cream or ice cream.

Can store in fridge for up to 3 days.