Step 1

Put the cream, butter and sugar in a non-stick pan over a medium heat

Step 2

Stir until the butter has melted, then continue to heat until you have a thickness resembling thick gravy. It might take up to 10 minutes. Pour into a bowl to cool.

Step 3

Place the apples in the pan you were using for the sauce and stir in a couple of tablespoons of the toffee sauce.

Step 4

Cook the apples over a medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly until just soft, then tip into a greased oven dish.

Step 5

Pour in the toffee sauce.

Step 6

Add the dates.

Step 7

Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan, 400F).

Step 8

Rub the flour and butter together.

Step 9

Stir in the sugar and cinnamon then sprinkle on top of the apples - don't press down.

Step 10

Put the whole crumble in the oven for 20 minutes until lightly browned and bubbling.

Step 11

Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving - it will be HOT!