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Healthy Apple Crumble Recipe – This apple crumble recipe is perfect when you want a sweet dessert, a nourishing breakfast, or a nice brunch, but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Toss diced apples with maple syrup and cinnamon, then cover with a thick layer of oatmeal, almond flour, slivered almonds, and maple syrup, and then pop in the oven for 30 minutes. This baked apple crumble is gluten-free, vegan and definitely a keeper that you’ll make again and again. Enjoy!
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Ingredients list for the apple crumble recipe
- 2 lb (1kg) apple, diced
- 1 cup maple syrup, divided (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
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Apple crumble recipe
This easy apple crumble is a total crowd-pleaser with a sweet apple filling and crispy topping! This apple crumble differs a little from classic apple crumble because we use almond flour instead of wheat flour, maple syrup instead of sugar, and add rolled oats for a nice crunch – like an apple crisp. We like serving it warm from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an amazing dessert!
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How to make simple apple crumble
Start by peeling and dicing apples, then combine apples in a large bowl with maple syrup and cinnamon. Spread into a baking dish. Combine the crumble ingredients: rolled oats, maple syrup, almond flour, almonds, coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt. Mix your crumble until the coconut oil soaks through your dry ingredients then sprinkle over the top of the apple mixture in the baking dish. Bake in the oven for about 30 to 40 minutes (or more) until the baked oatmeal apple crumble is golden and the apples are bubbly in their delicious juice.
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Directions
1. To make the apple crumble (apple crisp): Preheat your oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
2. Place diced apple in a bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 cup maple syrup and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Toss the apples, then spread out evenly in a baking dish.
3. Add the topping ingredients (oatmeal, almond flour, almonds, 1/2 cup maple syrup, coconut oil, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt) to a large bowl. Mix until you get a coarse texture, like wet sand. Spread the crumbly topping over the diced apples.
4. Bake the apple crumble in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes – depending on your oven. The top should be nice and golden, the apples should be soft if you stick a toothpick or knife inside. Remove the apple crumble from the oven, cover loosely with foil to keep warm, and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
5. Serve the apple crisp warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Enjoy! ❤️
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Tips for the baked oatmeal apple crumble recipe
- Add nuts or granola for a crispier crumble topping.
- Add a few drops of vanilla extract to the apple mixture for more flavor.
- You can sauté the apples before baking the crumble to speed up the cooking time and develop a fantastic caramelized flavor.
- Slice the apple thicker for a slightly crunchier filling,
What’s the difference between an apple crumble and an apple crisp?
Apple crumble and apple crisp are very similar desserts and some people use the term interchangeably. The name “crumble” originates from England. Both start with fresh fruit and have a streusel-like topping. Typically, an apple crumble does not have oats while an apple crisp does.
How to keep the baked apple crumble leftovers?
You can keep the baked apple crumble leftovers in an airtight container for 3 days in your refrigerator. Enjoy cold, or warmed-up!
What are the best apples for apple crisp?
We like to use Gala apples for our apple crumble because they are sweet and not too tart. However, you really can’t go wrong with any fresh apple you like. For tarter apple crisp, use Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples.
Can we make the apple crumble ahead of time?
Sure! To make ahead, just assemble the apple crumble, cover with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, until ready to bake. Bring to room temperature before baking, or add 10 minutes to the baking time.
More crumble and crisp recipes
- Caramel Apple Skillet Crumble
- Easy Strawberry Oats Crisp
- Pumpkin Pie Parfaits with Crumble Topping
- Blueberry Crumb Bars
- Baked Blueberry Oatmeal
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