Apple and rhubarb crumble

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 190˚C/170˚C fan-assisted/gas mark 5. Grease an ovenproof dish.
2. Peel the apples, core and chop into chunks
3. Put the sugar into a bowl with the orange zest and vanilla seeds. Mix together with your fingers. Add the apples and rhubarb and stir to coat.
4. Heat a heavy based saucepan until it begins to smoke. Lower the heat a little and add the apple and rhubarb. Cook for a few mins turning to caramelise the fruit.
5. Transfer to a ovenproof dish.
6. Mix the crumble topping together and cover it over the fruit. Bake for 25-30 until golden and bubbling.
7. This is great served with ginger & mint ice-cream.