Apple & Hazelnut Crumble

Name: Apple & Hazelnut Crumble
Ingredients: FILLING; 5 -6 small tart green apples, cored, peeled & thinly sliced (ie. equals approx 4 cups of thinly sliced apples); 1/3 cup caster sugar; 1 tablespoon plain white flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; TOPPING; 3/4 cup plain white flour; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar (I prefer dark brown sugar but light is fine too); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts (I put them in a freezer bag and smash them with a rolling pin)

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

FILLING
5 -6 small tart green apples, cored, peeled & thinly sliced (ie. equals approx 4 cups of thinly sliced apples)
1/3 cup caster sugar
1 tablespoon plain white flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING
3/4 cup plain white flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar (I prefer dark brown sugar but light is fine too)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts (I put them in a freezer bag and smash them with a rolling pin)

Directions

1

Pre heat your oven to 320 degrees fahrenheit or 160 degrees celsius.
2

First, make the filling by placing all the ingredients in a large bowl and tossing gently with your fingers until the apple slices are evenly coated. Set aside for 10 to 15 minutes.
3

Now make the topping by mixing the flour and brown sugar in a bowl. Add in the butter and rub in with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
4

Next, add the hazelnuts to the topping mixture and, using your hands, toss until all the ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
5

Very lightly grease the pie dish with butter. (I like to use a nice glass baking dish). Transfer the apple mixture evenly into the dish. Using your fingers, sprinkle the brown sugar topping evenly over the apples.
6

Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake for approximately 45 minutes, until the top is lightly golden. When ready, take it out of the oven and let it cool for about an hour.