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Vegan Cranberry Apple Crumble Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 8 people
This Cranberry Apple Crumble recipe is a sweet and tart delight! It’s easy to make, vegan, gluten-free and packed full of nourishing ingredients. Yup, it’s my Desi~licious healthier spin on dessert, using wholegrain oats, relying on the sweetness and flavour of dried cranberries, apples and coconut. And guess what? It isn’t loaded with added sugar either! No matter what season, this luscious recipe will satisfy that sweet tooth.

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Ingredients
 

Equipment

  • blender

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the oats, coconut flour, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, coconut sugar, and chopped almonds. I've kept the almonds rough and rustic to enjoy the crunch.
  • Now mix in the melted coconut oil until well combined. The mixture should be crumbly, but the coconut oil should be evenly distributed.
  • In a small saucepan, add dried cranberries and water. Bring to boil and simmer on low heat for 4-5 minutes or until the cranberries are soft and plump. 
  • Now prepare the apples. Core, and chop into small/medium pieces.
  • Transfer the chopped apples to a 12 X 8-inch rectangular covered baking dish or pan. Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon.
  • Right about now, your cranberries should be done - Time to blend! Add to a small blender and use the pulse function. There's no need to over blend, some lumpy, soft bits are absolutely fine and add to the personality of the dish. You should end up with a jam-like consistency - which is perfect because we're going to spread this on the apples.
  • Now it's time to add the crumbly oaty coco-nutty mixture on top of the apples. Use your hands to flatten the topping, so it's nicely packed.
  • Bake for 30 minutes with the lid on. Then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15 mins to get a heavenly golden topping.
  • Cool for 5 minutes. Serve while warm and savour every bite!

Notes

  • When making the cranberry sauce, avoid drying out the liquid completely. Cook the cranberries on medium heat and simmer. Some leftover liquid is great. It will help when blending the cranberries. 
  • Reduce the added sugar further in this recipe by adding less brown sugar to the crumble topping.
  • Let's not waste the important fibre by peeling the apples. Core and chop them into small/medium pieces. Once they bake, they'll be nice and soft.
  • Chop the almonds by hand instead of using a food processor. Trust me, you'll love the crunch!
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. 
  • Looking for a nut-free alternative? Swap the almonds for chia or hemp seeds.
  • I like my cranberry and apple crumble to have slightly crunchy apples, so 45 mins in the oven is enough. If you prefer soft apples, bake for longer.
  • Store apples in a cool, dark place or keep them in the refrigerator crisper, in a plastic bag. The saying one bad apple spoils the bunch is true. If you notice one is bruised, pull that out to eat first; simply cut away the bruise.
  • Lighten up your baking: when a recipe calls for oil, substitute half with smooth applesauce. There will be fewer calories and no difference in taste although baking times may vary slightly.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 264kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 37g (12%)Protein: 4g (8%)Fat: 13g (20%)Saturated Fat: 7g (35%)Sodium: 14mg (1%)Potassium: 157mg (4%)Fiber: 6g (24%)Sugar: 21g (23%)Vitamin A: 25IU (1%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 36mg (4%)Iron: 1mg (6%)

Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
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