Grease a large round baking 30cm baking dish with butter and set aside.
Place the peeled and sliced apples into a medium saucepan with the water, caster sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Bring to a low simmer for 5-10 minutes or until just softened. Drain off the excess liquid. Place the stewed apples into the baking dish.
To make the crumble, place the oats, brown sugar, plain flour and butter into a bowl. Use your fingers to squeeze and break up the lumps of butter until crumbs have formed and all of the oats and flour are completely combined with the butter.
Sprinkle the crumble over the apple and place into the preheated oven. Cook for 35-40 minutes or until the crumble is golden and crunchy.Serve immediately with ice-cream, cream or custard.
Thermomix Method
Preheat oven to 200 degrees celsius (180 if using fan-forced). Grease a large baking dish with butter and set aside.
Place peeled, cored and sliced apples into the Thermomix bowl. Add the water, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice. Cook for 5 minutes, 90 degrees REVERSE, Speed 1. Drain the excess liquid from the apples and place into the prepared baking dish. Rinse and dry the Thermomix bowl.
Place the plain flour, softened butter and brown sugar into the Thermomix bowl. Mix for 10 seconds, Speed 7.
Add the rolled oats and mix for 5 seconds, REVERSE, Speed 7.
Sprinkle the crumble over the apple and place into the preheated oven. Cook for 35-40 minutes or until the crumble is golden and crunchy.Serve immediately with ice-cream or cream.
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Notes
RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
Choose tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavour contrast.
Don’t overcook the apples – they should be just tender before baking.
Use cold or room temp butter for a crispier crumble texture.
Leave a few clumps in the topping – this gives a lovely crunch.
Make ahead and keep unbaked in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Reheat in the oven for a crispy top, or in the microwave for convenience.