Ingredients

  • 4 granny smith apples
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup finely-chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/3 cup firmly-packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into bits

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190C).
  • Butter a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • Peel, core and slice the apples into 1/3 inch slices.
  • Toss them in a large bowl with the lemon juice to prevent discolouration.
  • Layer the apples in the baking pan.
  • Combine the flour, oats, walnuts, coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt and vanilla.
  • Add the butter and cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Sprinkle over apples and bake in the middle of the oven for 35-40 minutes; or until topping is browned and apples are tender.