Gordon Ramsay’s apple crumble

Ingredients

For the filling

• 4 apples, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Juice of half a lemon

For the topping

• 1 cup wheat flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. In a medium bowl, mix the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and lemon juice until evenly combined.
3. Spread the apple mixture in a 23 cm baking dish.
4. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, oats and brown sugar.
5. Add the cold butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture is crumbly.
6. Sprinkle the topping over the apples, making sure the whole surface is covered.
7. Bake the crumble for 30–35 minutes, until the topping is golden and crisp and the apples are tender.
8. Let the crumble cool for a few minutes before serving.