Margaret’s Apple Crumble represents her warm, comforting presence in Ivan’s life, much like the nurturing role she fulfills throughout their developing relationship.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place apples in a baking dish and sprinkle with cinnamon.
In a bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, oats, and butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle mixture over the apples.
Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
Serve this dessert while discussing the book to spark conversations about the themes it connects to. Consider preparing it together as a group activity before your discussion begins!