Apple & Blueberry Oat, Pepita & Walnut Crumble
16
- Prep Time25 mins
- Total Time1 hr 20 mins
- Makes10 servings
(Photo: Erik Putz)
Add heart-healthy walnuts, fibre-rich flax and crunchy pepitas to the traditional oats and sugar topping.
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup large-flake oats
1/4 cup pepitas
2 tbsp flax seeds
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Filling
6 gala apples, peeled and sliced (about 10 cups)
1 cup dried blueberries
1/4 cup honey
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp salt
vanilla frozen yogurt, optional
Instructions
PREHEAT oven to 375F.
STIR 1/2 cup flour with walnuts, brown sugar, oats, pepitas, flax seeds and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium bowl. Add butter and work in, using your fingertips, until crumbly. Set aside.
TOSS apples with blueberries, honey, 2 tbsp flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and 1/8 tsp salt in a large bowl until evenly coated. Transfer mixture into an 8×8-in. baking dish. Top evenly with crumble mixture.
BAKE in centre of oven until top is golden and apples are tender, 45 to 50 min. Cool on a rack for 10 min. Serve warm with vanilla frozen yogurt.
Make it vegan
Substitute coconut oil and agave syrup for butter and honey.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 318, Protein 4g, Carbohydrates 46g, Fat 15g, Fibre 4g, Sodium 91mg.