Gluten-Free Apple-Pear Crumble
This warm Apple-Pear Crumble combines tender apples, pears and dried cranberries with a crisp coconut-almond topping. It can be prepared with the gluten-free topping or a traditional flour-and-butter crumble. Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream for an easy fall dessert.
Equipment
- 9x9 baking pan
- medium bowl
- large bowl
- knife
Ingredients
Gluten Free Crumble Topping
- 1 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 cup coconut flour
- 1 cup arrowroot flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold water **let water sit in a bowl with ice cubes before using to make cold
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
Filling
- 3 apples chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 3 pears chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/2 of a lemon juiced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Melt the coconut oil in a microwave-safe dish for 50-60 seconds. Let cool slightly before using. Coconut oil temperature should be warm, not hot to the touch.
- In a medium bowl, combine the coconut flour, arrowroot flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, sliced almonds, and the shredded coconut. Mix together with a wooden spoon.
- Next, pour only 1/4 cup of the melted coconut oil at a time into the flour mixture.
- Using the wooden spoon, combine them to form pea-sized lumps. Slowly add the rest of the coconut oil, 1/4 cup at a time, and mix together.
- Lastly, add the cold water and gently mix. You want the crumble topping to stay chunky and not turn into a dough. Chill in the fridge until ready to use.
- Add the prepared apples, pears, dried cranberries, lemon juice, melted coconut oil and cinnamon to a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Transfer the filling to the prepared baking dish and spread the chosen crumble topping evenly over the fruit.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is lightly browned. Let the crumble cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
- Nutritional values are based on gluten free recipe.
- For a traditional crumble topping: Combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Add the butter 2 tablespoons at a time, using a fork to work it into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form. Refrigerate the topping until you’re ready to assemble the crumble.
Nutrition
Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
