Apple crumble is, quite simply, a dessert staple. It's a dessert I've always loved, which is arguably not strange, because I essentially love most desserts, but nevertheless, apple crumble really is a classic favourite. I am however, all about jazzing things up, so I've revolutionised the humble apple crumble with some oven roasted strawberries. You've probably not ever thought to oven roast your strawberries, but you should try it out sometime soon (i.e. now) because strawberries cooked this way are DELICIOUS.
This would be the perfect dish to take to a dinner party to adequately impress all your friends and create the perception that you can actually cook, even if you can't, because hey - this is one very very easy dish to make. Rather brilliantly, this crumble would also make for an excellent breakfast because despite considering it foremost a dessert, it is in actual fact made almost solely from fruit and oats, which are both very healthy and wholesome foods that are excellent to begin your day with.
Ingredients;
The Strawberries
2 cups strawberries, roughly chopped (fresh or frozen)
1 tbsp coconut sugar
1/2 lemon, juiced
1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Line a baking tray with some parchment/baking paper. Spread the strawberries out and then sprinkle them with the coconut sugar and lemon juice. Mix the strawberries, lemon juice and coconut sugar through together and then put in the oven to roast for approx. 20 minutes, turning/mixing them halfway through.
3. Remove from the oven when cooked and allow to cool.
The Apple
4 apples (I use Pink Lady)
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cardamom
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 lemon, juiced
1. Peel, core and dice the apples.
2. Place a large saucepan over low heat. Add in the apple, spices, lemon juice and 1/4 cup water. Place a lid on and allow to cook for approx. 30/40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. When the apple is completely soft, remove from the heat.
The Crumble
3/4 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup flour (I use spelt flour)
1 tbsp coconut sugar
3 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
1. Combine all the crumble ingredients in a bowl, mixing until they are all well combined.
To assemble, preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Take an oven safe dish (i.e. a pie dish) and scoop some of the apple mixture in. Add in some of the roasted strawberries, then more apple until you have used all of both the fruit mixtures. Mix together (I prefer not to do this too well, as to keep pockets of strawberry and apple, but that's up to you!). Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the top and place in the oven for approx. 10-15 minutes until the crumble is golden brown and the fruit is fully warmed. Serve with some fresh strawberries, some vegan icecream, coyo, or simply eat alone! Enjoy!
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