Apple-Crumble-with-Halva-Topping

Ingredients

• 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and diced
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup halva, crumbled

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mix together the apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Pour into a 9-inch pie dish.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, oats, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the apple mixture.
4. Sprinkle the halva over the top of the crumble.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• Halva is a sweet confection made from sesame seeds, sugar, and sometimes nuts or honey.
• Apple crumble is a traditional British dessert that is similar to an American apple pie, but without a bottom crust.
• The name crumble comes from the crumbly topping that is made from flour, butter, and sugar.