Bramley Apple and Victoria Plum Crumble

This delightful crumble combines the tartness of Bramley apples with the sweetness of Victoria plums, creating a harmonious dessert that delights the palate. Topped with a buttery, oats-infused crumble, it's a comforting classic with a touch of creativity. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert is both satisfying and appealing, while being vegetarian-friendly.

Ingredients:

• 1 kg Bramley apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 kg Victoria plums, pitted and halved
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 200 g all-purpose flour
• 100 g rolled oats
• 100 g unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 50 g brown sugar
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced Bramley apples and halved Victoria plums. Add granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix gently to coat the fruit evenly.
3. Transfer the fruit mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
4. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt.
5. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit mixture in the baking dish.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
9. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.