METHOD

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). With a small sharp knife, cut the apples into quarters and remove the cores. Chop into 1cm cubes. Place in a big bowl, add the maple and vanilla and toss to combine with a wooden spoon. Set aside.
   
2. To make the crumble topping, place the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and stir with the wooden spoon until melted. Place the oats, almonds, cinnamon, flour and maple in a medium bowl. Add the melted butter and mix really well to combine.
   
3. Divide the apple mixture between 4 shallow 1-cup-capacity (250ml) ovenproof dishes. Spoon the crumble topping onto the fruit, making sure it’s nice and even. Place the dishes on a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes or until golden and the fruit is soft. With oven gloves on, remove the crumbles from the oven. Serve them warm topped with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and some extra maple, if you like. Makes 4
   

Photography: Chris Court