On your tour of scotland you might find some very good examples of this great Scottish Food!
Serves 4
Fruit - 450g (1 lb), any type
Granulated sugar - 75-110g (3-4 oz), depending on the sharpness of the fruit
Plain flour - 175g (6 oz)
Butter - 75g (3 oz)
Caster sugar - 50g (2 oz)
Method
Pre-heat oven to 190 °C / 375 °F / Gas 5.
Prepare fruit according to type. Put into a 1.1 litre (2 pint) oven-proof dish in layers with granulated sugar.
Sift flour into a bowl. Rub butter into flour until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the caster sugar.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture thickly and evenly over the fruit. Press down lightly with palm of hand then smooth the top with a knife.
Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 180 °C / 350 °F / Gas 4. Cook for a further 45 minutes or until top is lightly brown. Serve with fresh double cream, crème fraîche or custard.
Scottish Food
