Crunchy Nut Apple Crumble
This healthy twist on the classic Apple Crumble is one of our all-time favourite autumnal desserts. With a deliciously spiced apple filling and a golden, crunchy topping packed with oats, nuts, and a hint of cinnamon, it’s the kind of treat we come back to again and again as the leaves begin to fall.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 1 kg / 7 medium sweet apples (e.g. Gala) peeled, cored and sliced into 0.6cm / ¼-inch thick pieces
- 60 ml / 4 tbsp water
- 35 g / 3 tbsp coconut sugar or golden caster (unrefined cane) sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 60 g / ⅓ cup sultanas
For the Crumble Topping
- 100 g / ¾ cup fine wholemeal (wholewheat pastry) flour or chapatti flour or gluten-free flour blend
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 75 g / ¾ cup rolled porridge oats (quick oats, not jumbo)
- 50 g / 4 tbsp coconut sugar or unrefined cane sugar
- 70 g / 4½ tbsp vegan butter or dairy-free spread
- 30 g / ¼ cup pecans chopped
- 40 g / ¼ cup almonds chopped
- ½-1 TBSP Demerara (or turbinado) sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (170°C fan) / 375°F.
Cook the apples:
- Place the water, apples, sugar, cinnamon, and sultanas in a large saucepan. Stir, cover with a lid, and simmer over a low heat for around 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are just tender but still hold their shape. Taste and add a little more sweetener, if needed.
Make the crumble topping:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, oats, and sugar. Add the vegan butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the chopped pecans and almonds.
Assemble the crumble:
- Spoon the cooked apples into a 1.5-litre / 1½-quart ovenproof dish (approx. 22cm x 17cm x 6cm / 9” x 7” x 2½”). Level the surface and gently press down. Spoon the crumble topping evenly over the apples and sprinkle with Demerara sugar.
Bake:
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the topping is crisp and golden. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions:
- This crumble is delicious served with dairy-free custard, cream, or yogurt
- It can be served warm, or cold straight from the fridge (we actually love it this way as the topping becomes even crunchier!)!
Notes
Storage Tips:
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. It is also freezable.
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. It is also freezable.
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