Best Healthy Apple Crumble
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
197 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
American, International
Best Healthy Apple Crumble
Description
Best Healthy Apple Crumble uses a blend of red apples like Honey Crisp or Pink Lady combined with the tartness of Granny Smith apples to create a flavorful base. The fruit is coated with maple syrup, fresh lemon juice and zest, cinnamon, and thickened with tapioca flour to produce a gently spiced, tender filling. The crumble topping consists of rolled oats, oat flour, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, salt, vanilla, melted coconut oil, and a touch of maple syrup, providing a crispy, nutty contrast.
Baked at 350°F until the topping is golden and the filling is warm and bubbly, this dessert offers a balance of soft fruit and crunchy topping. It pairs well with vanilla ice cream and can be served warm. The natural sweeteners cater to those who prefer dessert without refined sugar.
The recipe suggests that quick oats can be substituted for rolled oats, and alternative flours for oat flour. Maple syrup can be replaced with honey. Make-ahead is easy by preparing and refrigerating the dish for up to two days before baking. Leftovers store for 3-4 days in the fridge. Freezing is not recommended as it alters texture.
Ingredients
Apple Base:
- 4 - 5 red apples (Honey Crisp or Pink Lady are my favorite)
- 2 apple Granny Smith variety
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon tapioca flour or arrowroot starch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup rolled oats gluten-free certified
- ⅓ cup oat flour or white whole wheat, all-purpose flour, or gluten-free all-purpose flour
- ½ cup walnuts chopped, or pecans
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract real
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9”x9” baking dish or 9-inch pie dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Core, peel, and thinly slice the apples. Then toss them in a large mixing bowl with the maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, tapioca flour, and cinnamon.
- Pour into the pie pan or baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, make the crumble topping by mixing together all the ingredients. Then, sprinkle the oat crumble evenly on top of the apple mixture.
- Bake for 40 - 50 minutes, until the top, is golden and crisp and the filling is warm and bubbly. If the topping is browning too quickly, cover the pie dish with aluminum foil and continue to bake.
- Allow it to cool for 5 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, and enjoy!
Notes
- Quick oats can substitute rolled oats, but avoid steel-cut oats for the topping.
- Maple syrup may be replaced with honey to sweeten the crumble.
- Arrowroot powder or cornstarch can replace tapioca flour; otherwise, use 2-3 tablespoons of the topping flour.
- Prepare ahead by assembling and refrigerating the unbaked crumble for up to 2 days before baking.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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