Fruits Dessert Recipe - Apple and Plum Crumble

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced

• 1 lb (450g) plums, halved and pitted

• 1 cup (250ml) white sugar

• 4-5 tbsp (60 to 75ml) orange juice

• 1/4 lb (110g) butter, cubed

• 2 1/4 cups (560ml) all-purpose flour, sifted

• 1/2 cup (125ml) flaked almonds

• grated rind of 1 orange

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Method:

1. Place half the fruit in a large ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup (60ml) sugar and the orange juice before placing remaining fruit in dish.

2. Work butter into flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in remaining sugar, almonds and orange rind.

3. Spread crumble mixture thickly over fruit. Bake at 350F (180C) for 35 to 40 minutes or until top is slightly golden. Serve immediately, with whipped cream or custard.