Middle Eastern Spiced Apple Date Crumble

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2

   Peel, core, and dice the apples into small cubes. Chop the pitted dates into small pieces.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, chopped dates, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and the honey. Mix well to coat the fruit evenly.

4. 4

   Transfer the fruit mixture into a lightly greased baking dish and spread it out evenly.

5. 5

   In another bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cardamom.

6. 6

   Add the unsalted butter (cold and cut into small cubes) to the dry mixture. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit mixture in the baking dish.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with a scoop of yogurt or ice cream.