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Apple Popsicles with Date Caramel Crumble
These popsicles are a great way to use up loads of apples and they taste just like a frozen apple crumble, so you can indulge in the traditional British comfort dessert on a hot summer day! They’re vegan and refined-sugar-free. Make them gluten-free by swapping the plain flour for buckwheat flour and using gluten-free oats.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 180 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 8 apples peeled, cored and sliced
- 240 ml water
- 3 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the date caramel
- 15 Medjool dates pitted (or standard dates soaked in warm water for an hour)
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- 5-10 tablespoons of non-dairy milk almond works well
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
For the crumble
- 1½ teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoon oats
- 1 ½ tablespoon plain flour
- 1 tablespoon pecans finely chopped
Instructions
- First, make the applesauce. In a saucepan over a medium heat, combine apples, water, honey and cinnamon. Cook uncovered, stirring often, for 10-15 minutes or until the apples are very soft.
- Allow to cool slightly, then roughly puree with a blender, hand held electric blender or food processor, keeping some large pieces for texture.
- Allow to cool completely, then fill ice lolly moulds and freeze for a few hours or overnight.
Cup of Yum
Meanwhile, make the toppings.
For the date caramel
- Add the pitted dates, salt and 5 tablespoons of milk to a blender or mini processor and whiz until smooth. Add more milk if necessary to make it a thick drippy consistency. Set aside or store in the fridge.
For the crumble topping
- In a small bowl, beat the coconut oil and maple syrup together well. Stir in the oats, flour and pecans, then rub the ingredients together with fingertips until it forms coarse crumbs.
- In a frying pan over a medium heat, toast the mixture for a few minutes, stirring often, until it is golden. Set aside.
To assemble
- When the lollies are set, run them under hot water to remove them from the molds. Dip them into the caramel and then into the crumble topping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
356mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
5.6mg
(6%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.