b.Apple Pear Crumble

A moreish and luscious use of apples and pears from the fruit bowl. This apple and pear crumble recipe is super easy and I bet you have these staples sitting in the pantry.

Why it’s healthier:

✔ Higher fibre from oats + fruit

✔ Better blood sugar balance with nuts/seeds

✔ Lower refined sugar

✔ More satiating than traditional crumble

Great for lunchboxes, dessert, or even breakfast warmed with yogurt.

Recipe: b.Apple Pear Crumble

Serves 6–8

Filling

• 3 apples, sliced thin (e.g. Granny Smith apple or pink lady)
• 3 pears, sliced thin (e.g. Pear)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp ginger (optional)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
• 1 tbsp arrowroot or cornflour (helps thicken juices)

Crumble Topping

• 1 cup rolled oats
• ¾ cup almond meal
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 2 tbsp chia or flax seeds
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch sea salt
• 3 tbsp coconut oil or melted butter
• 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey

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Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Toss apples and pears with lemon, cinnamon, vanilla, sweetener, and arrowroot.
3. Place fruit into a greased baking dish.
4. In a bowl, mix all crumble ingredients until crumbly.
5. Sprinkle evenly over fruit.
6. Bake 35–45 mins until golden and bubbling.

Optional upgrades

• Add berries for extra antioxidants
• Mix in collagen powder or protein powder with crumble
• Serve with Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt instead of ice cream
• Add chopped dates if you want sweetness without syrup

Enjoy!