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