- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Peel, quarter and core apples.
- Place in small saucepan with water and cook over gentle heat, covered, until softened, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare quinces by removing skin and cores.
- Butter a large ovenproof serving dish (or individual dishes) and spoon fruit into dish.
- Make crumble topping by rubbing butter into flour in a mixing bowl until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Do not overmix.
- Add ginger (if using), brown sugar and almonds.
- Stir to combine.
- Scatter crumble topping over fruit mixture, place in oven and cook for 30 minutes until topping is golden brown.
Source: My collection - Jeff Baker - J Bakers Bistro Moderne