Rhubarb and apple crumble

This recipe is By Annabel Karmel

MBE, author of books on nutrition and cooking for babies, children and families.
Suitable for 18 months + and the whole family.

Ingredients:

• 3 eating apples, peeled & cut into thick slices
• 260 g rhubarb, cut into 2 cm chunks
• 70 g caster sugar
• 100 g plain flour
• 50 g cold butter
• 55 g Demerara sugar
• 15 g rolled oats
• 35 g ground almonds
• Pinch ground ginger
• Pinch of salt

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6. Peel & slice the apples and put in a large heavy saucepan with the sugar.
2. Heat gently until the sugar melts, then increase the heat and boil for 4-5 minutes until the sugar caramelises slightly (it will turn golden).
3. Add the rhubarb, reduce the heat and cook gently for 4-5 minutes until the rhubarb softens slightly.
4. Meanwhile, put the topping ingredients in a food processor and whiz to fine crumbs.
5. Put the fruit in a 1.5 litre dish and sprinkle over the topping. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden.