Ingredients:
For the Filling
4 medium Pink Lady apples (peeled and chopped)
40g granulated sugar
1 tablespoon corn flour (cornstarch)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crumble
165g plain flour
150g rolled oats
75g granulated sugar
75g soft brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
180g unsalted butter
Instructions:
1.Preheat the oven to gas mark 5/375oF/190oC/170oC fan and line a 8x8 inch (2-cm) baking tin with baking paper. Make the filling by adding the chopped apple, granulated sugar, corn flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract to a medium bowl then combine. Set aside.
2.To a stand mixer bowl, add and combine the plain flour, oats, granulated sugar, brown sugar and salt. Add the butter to a microwavable bowl and melt it in the microwave using 30 second increments. Pour the melted butter into the bowl with the dry ingredients and use the paddle attachment to combine the butter with the dry ingredients. You can also use a hand mixer to complete this step.
3.Pour just over half of the crumble mixture into the baking tin then evenly spread and press the mixture into the bottom of the baking tin. Ensure it is tight and compact. Spread the apple filling evenly on top of the pressed down crumble. Now take the rest of the crumble, sprinkle it on top of the apples and slightly press down. Optionally, you can sprinkle 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar on top. Bake for 50 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting into 16 bars.