British Apple Crumble

Instructions

1. Prepare the apples
   Peel, core and slice the apples into chunks about 2cm thick. Place them in a large bowl and toss with the granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
2. Prepare the baking dish
   Transfer the apple mixture to a 23cm (9-inch) baking dish, spreading them out evenly. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
3. Make the crumble topping
   In a large bowl, combine the flour and cold butter. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the brown sugar, rolled oats, and salt until well combined.
4. Assemble the crumble
   Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the apples, covering them completely. Gently press down the topping slightly.
5. Bake the crumble
   Place the baking dish on a baking tray (to catch any juices that might bubble over) and bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
6. Rest and serve
   Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with custard, vanilla ice cream, or pouring cream.