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A classic apple crumble with a twist. Why just have apples when you can have cherries too. This Apple and Cherry Crumble is a comforting dessert that is easy to make for a crowd and is lower in calories thanks to being sweetened with Hermesetas Granulated Sweetener.
Apple and Cherry Crumble
I have such happy memories of apple crumble, as it’s the only dessert we used to eat when I was a child. We weren’t really big on dessert in our house and it was saved for a Sunday after a roast dinner and it was always an apple crumble, occasionally an apple pie.
Now, every time I eat it or see it on a menu I get those same warm feelings in my heart and belly that I did back then. We make it a little differently in our house now, and add in some cherries for colour and extra sweetness.
You could always use blackberries or blueberries instead.
Why should you try it?
✔ A delicious alternative to a classic apple crumble
✔ Under 300 calories a portion
✔ Lower in sugar than regular crumble
Apple Oat Crumble
Fruit crumble, like this apple cherry crumble is total comfort food, but that doesn’t mean it has to be full of calories and fat. With a few little swaps you can save yourself some calories for the ice cream or custard.
Crumble is really all about the topping and instead of using butter and flour, we used ground almonds, oats and a little bit of coconut oil. We then sweetened the crumble (and the fruit filling) with Hermesetas Granulated Sweetener rather than sugar.
WHAT IS HERMESETAS GRANULATED SWEETENER?
You have probably seen Hermesetas on the shelves in the supermarket (it’s available in Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s to name a few), and you might have seen some of the recipes we have been posting, but you still might not be sure what it is.
It’s an artificial sweetener and was actually one of the first registered sweeteners in 1932 and we have been using it to lower our calorie intake.
It isn’t just good as a low calorie option in your baking and drinks (we love making lattes and mochas with it), but it can help to control blood sugar too.
Studies show that frequent rises in blood glucose levels after meals, due to a ‘nibbling’ eating pattern, can put us at risk of metabolic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease[1].
NHS Choices[2] says: “Like sugar, sweeteners provide a sweet taste but what sets them apart is that, after consumption, they don’t increase blood sugar levels“.
I love a sweet breakfast, but if it is filled with sugar I find that I have a sugar crash mid-morning. By using Hermesetas, I find that my energy levels are a lot better – not to mention it is saving me a lot of calories. My focus at the moment is my energy levels and I am finding this really helps.
HOW TO USE SWEETENERS
Switching sugar to low calorie sweeteners like Hermesetas can reduce your daily calorie intake by 10% and lead to a statistically significant weight loss of 0.2kg (o.44lbs) a week.
If you are not sure how to use it, we have lots recipes for you to try like our Whole Wheat Pancakes, Healthy Carrot Cake and Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Brownies and we have lots more coming up too! Or take a look at some recipes on the Hermesetas website for some inspiration.
What Other Fruit Can You Use?
I want to make crumble a traditional dessert in my own little family and it’s a great way to get kids to try different fruits. You could keep this a classic apple, or even pear, but the cherry really does add so much flavour.
Custard or Ice Cream With Cherry Crumble?
Now it comes down to a debate that will turn your dinner table lively – what do you serve this Apple and Cherry Crumble with? Ice cream or custard? We went with ice cream, as we think a good quality vanilla ice cream is the perfect side to a comforting crumble.
But, if you are more of a custard kind of person, then you go for it!
Extra Tips:
- If you don’t have cherries, you could use blackberries or blueberries instead.
- Add a little more crunch to the topping by adding some chopped up pecans or walnuts.
- We served ours with ice cream, but you can serve it with custard if you want something warmer. Or even a dollop of creme fraiche.
- It’s really simple and takes less than 30 minutes to make – you could even prepare it ahead of time and then just throw it in the oven when everyone is ready for dessert.
HOW TO MAKE Apple and Cherry Crumble – STEP BY STEP:
One: Peel and chop the apples and pit and chop the cherries.
Two: Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil to a large pan and gently heat the apples and cherries for 5 minutes.
Three: Add the Hermesetas Granulated Sweetener and cinnamon and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Four: Pour the fruit mixture in to an oven dish.
Five: Make the crumble mix by putting the almonds and oats in to a food processor and blending until a flour consistency. Add the coconut oil and Hermesetas Granulated Sweetener and blend again.
Six: Crumble the mixture over the fruit and then put the dish in the oven at 180C for 35-40 minutes.
Want to try some other dessert recipes? How about these:
Chocolate Pie
Mint Chocolate Dessert
Healthy Apple Pie
Watermelon Fruit Pizza
Avocado Mocha Mousse
Cranberry and Orange Muffins
Coconut Rice Pudding
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Apple and Cherry Crumble
Ingredients
Filling:
- 4 Apples, peeled and chopped
- 200 g Fresh cherries, stoned and chopped
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 2 tbsp Hermesetas Granulated Sweetener
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Crumble:
- 100 g Ground almonds
- 80 g Oats (blended into flour)
- 3 tbsp Coconut oil
- 2 tbsp Hermesetas Granulated Sweetener
Instructions
- Peel and chop the apples and pit and chop the cherries.
- Add 1 tbsp of coconut oil to a large pan and gently heat the apples and cherries for 5 minutes.
- Add the Hermesetas Granulated Sweetener and cinnamon and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Pour the fruit mixture in to a oven dish.
- Make the crumble mix by putting the almonds and oats in to a food processor and blending until a flour consistency. Add the coconut oil and Hermesetas Granulated Sweetener and blend again.
- Crumble the mixture over the fruit and then put the dish in the oven at 180C for 35-40 minutes.
Notes
- If you don't have cherries, you could use blackberries or blueberries instead.
- Add a little more crunch to the topping by adding some chopped up pecans or walnuts.
- We served ours with ice cream, but you can serve it with custard if you want something warmer. Or even a dollop of creme fraiche.
- It's really simple and takes less than 30 minutes to make - you could even prepare it ahead of time and then just throw it in the oven when everyone is ready for dessert.
Nutritional Information
[1] Blaak EE et al. (2012) Obes Rev 13: 923-984.
[2] www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Goodfood/Pages/the-truth-about-artificial-sweeteners.aspx
Joyce Klein says
I was planning to make an apple cherry crumble or crisp and was looking for recipes to check the proportions. Thanks! This looks great — and did you realize it’s gluten free? Extra added bonus!!!!
georgie says
cherry and apple sounds like an amazing combination!!!
Annissa says
What a quick and easy delicious fall recipe! Love the step by step photos too!
Traci says
So simple, healthy, and delicious! I love me some oat and almond crumble topping too…it’s my fav! This is the perfect fall dessert…just pinned!
Caroline says
Crumbles were a big favorite in our house when I was a child, but never had one with cherry – gives a lovely color and I can imagine the flavor is great too.