Healthy Apple crumble

apple crumble in a blue colored bowl along with one spoon.

This Healthy Apple crumble features warm cinnamon apple filling and a perfectly nutty, crumbly topping made using almond flour, pecans, and coconut oil. It is straightforward to make, gluten-free and is a healthy apple dessert for fall.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword apple crumble, healthy apple crumble

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Servings Servings

Calories 223kcal

Author Maria Doss

Ingredients

Topping

1 cup almond flour
¾ cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
¼ cup brown sugar, light or golden
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons liquid coconut oil, not hot
1 + ½ tablespoon water

Filling

2 pounds apples (6 cups peeled and chopped)
2 tablespoons almond flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar, light or golden
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray an 8 or 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Topping

In a medium bowl combine all ingredients of the crumble topping (except coconut oil and water) and stir until evenly combined.
Add the melted coconut oil and water and stir with a spoon until crumbly.
Place the bowl in the refrigerator while you prepare the filling.

Filling

Peel, core and chop the apples into bite sized pieces.
Add the chopped apples along with all filling ingredients into the prepared baking pan and stir well to combine. Spread into an even layer.
Sprinkle crumble mixture evenly over the top of the filling.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until golden brown on top. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving with vanilla ice cream or sweetened Greek yogurt if desired.

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Notes

Not a fan of coconut oil? Use melted butter instead.

Adjust brown sugar, based on the sweetness of the apples.

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