The perfect winter pudding, using the new crop of English apples. Choosing firm dessert apples rather than cookers means no fiddly peeling and less sugar.

The fat in the crumble mix has been reduced to a minimum by using low fat spread, but the oats give a nice crunchy texture. Serve with low fat fromage frais, greek yoghurt or custard as you wish.

Kit you'll need

750g eating apples (Cox or Breaburn have good flavour)
50g sultanas or raisins
100g demerara or white sugar
50g low fat spread
200g oats or unsweeteed muesli

Oven proof dish
Knife
Fork
Bowl

Step by step instructions

- Set the oven to gas 4, 180 deg C
- Quarter and core the apples then cut into thin slices. Place in the dish and sprinkle the sultanas or raisins on top.
- Place the sugar and low fat spread in bowl and mix together with fork. Add the oats and mix well.
- Scatter the oat mix over the apple and press down to cover completely.
- Place in oven and bake for 35-40 mins.

Points for style

Add a half teaspoon of mixed spice or cinnamon to the crumble mix.