When making an apple crumble, do I have to cook the apples or can I put them in raw like in a pie ? TIA

I always part cook them first with cinnamon and some maple syrup.

My mum has always cooked them first with cinnamon and sugar.

I usually nuke them for a couple of minutes first to soften them, before adding any cloves or sultanas or spices.

I do either

> My mum has always cooked them first with cinnamon and sugar

I've always understood that you should cook fruit before adding the sugar otherwise it doesn't smash down properly ?? I never add sugar to the Bramleys as I feel that there is enough sugar in the crumble. I also never add sugar to custard if it is going to be eaten with something sweet :)

I do them raw with a little sugar but I use less than the recommended for the crumble. 

Either/ or, down to preference .

P.s.......don't forget to save me some !!!!!

I think Mum always made hers with stewed fruit.

Last year I tried both ways and now cut the apples into wedges, sprinkle with sugar and cook from raw in the pie as I prefer them to still have a bit of shape when the crumble is cooked.

I agree. I will always do raw from now on.

I slice the apples very thinly and they go in raw with a bit of sugar and cinnamon. Works fine for me!