Chardonnay poached apples with crunchy granola

Fresh, fruity and lighter than a crumble, this is the perfect ending to a meal.

SERVES 4

PREP TIME 20 MINS

COOK TIME 20 MINS

For the crunchy granola:

● 45g butter

● 30g flour

● 45g oats

● 30g flaked almonds

● 30g demerara sugar For the poached apples:

● 250ml Chardonnay

● 1 cinnamon stick

● 4 apples (we used Jazz), peeled, cored and halved

● Cream or ice cream, to serve

1 Heat the oven to 180C/ Gas 4. For the granola, rub the butter and flour together in a bowl, using your fingertips, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Mix in the rest of the granola ingredients and spread over a lined baking tray. Bake in the oven for 15 mins or until golden and crunchy. Set aside to cool.

2 For the poached apples, pour the wine into a saucepan and add the cinnamon stick. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the apples. Simmer gently for 15-20 mins, until soft.

3 Serve the apples while warm with the crunchy granola, and spoon the remaining spiced wine over each portion. Serve with cream or ice cream.

Top tip

Make a larger batch of granola and store for breakfasts.