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Quince and apple crumble

Apple and quince crumble

Sunita Bhuyan
A beautifully spiced quince and apple crumble topped with oats and an assortment of seeds.
Course Dessert
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 quinces, cored, sliced and chopped into small pieces (about 4 cups)
  • 6-7 tbsp of honey
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 6-7 cloves
  • ¼ cup water
  • tsp crushed red chillies
  • ¼ cup water
  • cup chopped apples (chopped a little bigger than the quince pieces); I used 2 firm apples.

For the topping-

  • cup jumbo oats
  • 4 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup mixed seeds ( I used a mix of sunflower, pumpkin and linseed)

Instructions
 

  • In a pan, add the quince, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, crushed red chillies and water.
  • Stir everything together.
  • Cover and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes or till the quince begins to soften.
  • Add the apples, cover and continue to cook for 10-12 minutes or till the apples soften.
  • Increase the heat, remove the cover and continue to cook till most of the moisture evaporates. Keep stirring.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a baking dish. Spread evenly.
    Quince and apple crumble
  • Pre heat the oven at 180 deg C.
  • In a bowl, add all the ingredients for the topping and mix well.
  • Spread the topping mixture evenly over the fruit mixture.
    Quince and apple crumble
  • Place the pan in the centre of the pre heated oven and bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or till hot and bubbly.
  • If the top browns to quickly, cover the top lightly with a piece of foil.
  • Serve warm on its own or pour some double cream over it or indulge with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
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