Apple Crumble is a quick to make dessert for party, potluck or just to indulge as is. Served warm as is or with a scoop of ice cream!
Fruits are fibre rich and most of them are high in Sugar themselves. While I mentioned that we prefer eating the fruits whole, here’s a simple , no brainer yet yummy recipe that’s great for potlucks and also for those who crave for a dessert, but are watching their weight...
Apple Crumble with Almond Flour & No-sugar-added Muesli Topping. Perfect, light and very mild sugar : just what the doctor ordered after an appetizing meal. I made this single serve as we prefer it that way. You can make this in a large baking tray as well. And for those in love with Apple and Cinnamon (me , me , me :-)) this is like heaven calling out to you…
If you prefer to make it totally grain free as the original version did, skip the muesli / Oats entirely and use just almond flour. Adapted from here and here, I made my own little variations. Serving this with Vanilla Ice Cream is totally optional, although the kids loved it that way:-)
We totally love quick desserts that are fuss free, can be made ahead making clean up and serving a breeze and this was one such dessert that the entire family loved.
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Prep time : 10 mins, Cooking + baking time : 25 mins , Serves : 3
Course : Dessert ; Cuisine : American / International
What you need to make Apple Crumble
- 1 Apples (Ripe Delicious variety, large and sliced with skin off)
- 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Honey (sub with maple syrup for vegan version)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Butter (use vegan version if preferred)
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 1 inch Cinnamon sticks – 1 inch (or use ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder)
- 3 tablespoon Muesli (I used sugar free Muesli)
- ½ cup Almonds
- 2 tablespoon Chopped almonds (for topping)
How to make Apple Crumble:
- Stew the apples on a low flame with ½ cup of water, butter, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks till the apples become mushy and most of the water evaporates. Takes about 6-7 minutes on very low heat (depending on the quantity)
- Take out the cinnamon sticks if using, add lemon juice, cinnamon powder (in place of cinnamon sticks) ,stir and keep aside.
- Dry roast muesli and nuts for 1-2 mins till they turn warm, lightly powder them in a spice grinder and keep aside.
- Add Honey to above mixture and make a crumbly slightly sticky topping mixture.
- Grease the ramekins, add the stewed apples at the base, spread the almond-muesli on top.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200C / 400 F for 8-10 mins or till the muesli turns golden brown.
- Slightly cool. Serve as it is or with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
PIN FOR LATER
Apple Crumble with Almond Flour | Quick Eggless Desserts
Equipment
- Oven (OTG)
- sauce pan
- Spatula
- Thick Bottomed Pan
- Ramekin Sub with baking dish if not doing single serve
Ingredients
- 1 Apple Ripe Delicious variety , large and sliced with skin off
- 2 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Honey sub with maple syrup for vegan version
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Butter use vegan version if preferred
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- 1 inch Cinnamon sticks or use ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 3 tablespoon Muesli I used sugar free Muesli
- ½ cup Almonds
- 2 tablespoon Chopped almonds for topping
Instructions
- Stew the apples on a low flame with ½ cup of water, butter, honey, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks till the apples become mushy and most of the water evaporates. Takes about 6-7 minutes on very low heat (depending on the quantity)
- Take out the cinnamon sticks if using, add lemon juice, cinnamon powder (in place of cinnamon sticks) ,stir and keep aside.
- Dry roast muesli and nuts for 1-2 mins till they turn warm, lightly powder them in a spice grinder and keep aside.
- Add Honey to above mixture and make a crumbly slightly sticky topping mixture.
- Grease the ramekins, add the stewed apples at the base, spread the almond-muesli on top.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200C / 400 F for 8-10 mins or till the muesli turns golden brown.
- Slightly cool. Serve as it is or with a dollop of vanilla ice cream.
praba says
fantastic crumble..without added sugar..a must try recipe..
Harini R says
That is a very tempting crumble there, Kalyani.
sushma says
Sound yummy, must try dish
Sarita says
Apple crumble looks yummy.. Simple easy recipe..
vaishali sabnani says
Absolutely yummy ! Like the healthy version Kalyani. Only you can do it ????
Pavani says
Yummy looking apple crumble -- love that crunchy muesli topping.
cookingwithsapana says
Crumble looks so yummy.
Sneha's Recipe says
Delirious and healthy crumble.
Chef Mireille says
definitely a less sweet version than what I am used to = a healthier treat for sure
Varada's Kitchen says
Delicious!
Archana says
Lovely apple crumble quick easy ad delicious. I know now what to do those apples in my fruit basket that have seen better days. Thanks.
Kalyani says
awesome . thanks Archana
Neha (My Culinary Expressions) says
I love this warm apple crumble dessert, especially on cool winter nights. It is comforting and delicious. You have very judiciously used the ingredients to justify it as a healthy dessert. Great job!
Kalyani says
Thanks so much, Neha. you made my day, truly
Mayuri Patel says
With fall just round the corner we will get different varieties of apples. I usually make apple crumble with a flour based crumble. Like this quick version using muesli instead. Will try out this recipe this year.
Kalyani says
Thanks Mayuri. Do try it in the forthcoming Fall 🙂
Priya Srinivasan says
Apple crumble looks delectable kalyani! Love how you have used almond flour and given vegan options too! Such a simple and easy dessert, love such quick ones! Love how it can be made for a crowd, Brilliant share!
Kalyani says
Thank you,Priya
Seema says
Without all that extra sugar, I love how delicious this apple crumble is. We topped it off with some whipped cream and had the best dessert.
Kalyani says
awww. thanks much, Seema ! so glad you liked it