South African Apple, Pecan and Marzipan Crumble
This gorgeous South African apple and pecan crumble includes some grated marzipan in the topping – and it works a treat. Enjoy!
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 6
Ingredients
6 South African Pink Lady apples, peeled, cored and chopped
15g butter
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
30g pecan nuts, chopped
50g light muscovado sugar (or light soft brown sugar)
Topping:
150g plain flour
75g butter
75g porridge oats
50g light muscovado sugar (or light soft brown sugar)
75g marzipan, grated
Natural yogurt, single cream or ice cream, to serve
Method
1 Preheat the oven to 200°C, fan oven 180°C, Gas Mark 6.
2 Put the apples and butter into a saucepan with 100ml of cold water and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon into a baking dish and add the chopped pecans and sugar.
3 For the topping, rub the flour and butter together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, then stir in the porridge oats, sugar and grated marzipan. Scatter evenly over the fruit filling.
4 Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Serve with natural yogurt, single cream or ice cream.
Cook’s tips:
Use your choice of South African apples, or use South African plums when they’re in season – you’ll need about 8, pitted and halved.
