This works well with many fruits, especially apple cooked with a little brown sugar and a clove.

For the crumble topping you will need:

100g (4 oz) wholemeal flour

2oz (50g) spelt flakes

2oz (50g) rolled oats

1 oz (25g)wheat germ

ground cinnamon and freshly grated nutmeg to taste

2oz (50g) dried cranberries

4oz (100g) butter

2 oz (50g) brown sugar

Place all the dry ingredients (including the sugar) in a basin and rub in the butter until the mixture looks like coarse breadcrumbs, then add the cranberries.

Cover your chosen fruit with the mixture and bake in a medium oven until brown and crispy.

Paul Cleave