Oh yes, yes, yes! During apple season baking an apple crumble is a MUST!
So you are left with fond memories and a wonderful aftertaste of the end of summer and the harvest season. And that amazing smell- my family has a smile on their faces as they come right through the door.

800 g sour apples, peeled and cut into pieces
100 g light brown sugar
Optional- cinnamon

For the crumble
200 g all purpose flour (or use wholegrain flour)
200 g old fashioned rolled oats
200 g unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
100 g light brown sugar + 1 tbsp to sprinkle
Pinch of salt

1. In a medium bowl, mix together all dry ingredients- flour, oats, sugar, salt. Add the cold butter and using your hands mix everything together until crumbles form.
2. Peel the apples and cut into pieces. Mix together with the brow sugar and add cinnamon if using.
Only mix the apples with the sugar right before use so that the apples don’t lose their juices.
3. Heat the oven to 180 degrees (celsius).
4. Butter a 30x20x6 cm pan.
5. First place the apples on the bottom of the pan and then evenly cover with the crumble dough. Now sprinkle over the extra tablespoon of sugar for more crunchiness.
6. Bake in the middle of the oven for about 25-30 min. The crumble is ready when the top is golden brown.
7. Can be served hot or cold, vanilla ice cream or whipped cream can be added.

Recipe: Ārija Avota
Photo: Oto Avots