Apple Anzac Crumble
Instead of the classic Anzac biscuit, this year I thought I'd come up with a fun twist using the flavours of Anzac biscuits combined with baked apples. Think apple crumble meets Anzac biscuits!Here's my healthy recipe for apple crumble with an Anzac biscuit topping - gluten free, dairy free, nut free, vegan and refined sugar free.Originally Anzac biscuits were a long-distance message of love and care for the brave young ANZAC soldiers surviving in horrific conditions and yearning for home comfort. Women back home would make these love-filled biscuits made from ingredients that had to survive a long journey and have now become a commemoration of the sacrifices a young nation made. The original Anzac biscuit was made from flour, sugar, butter, oats, coconut and golden syrup. To make a gluten and dairy free Anzac crumble topping I've used a combination of quinoa flakes, coconut, coconut oil and a hint of maple syrup.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 3-4 large green apples, cored, peeled, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (90g) quinoa flakes*
- 1 cup (80g) organic desiccated coconut
- 1/4 cup (60ml) coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp (40ml) pure maple syrup or honey**
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp (20ml) water
Instructions
- Pre-heat fan-forced oven to 170'C.
- Grease an oven proof pie dish with coconut oil and layer with apple slices. Sprinkle with cinnamon and toss to roughly combine.
- In a mixing bowl combine quinoa flakes and coconut.
- In a small saucepan melt coconut oil and maple syrup. Turn off heat and add baking soda and water and stir until it foams. Pour over quinoa mix and combine well.
- Crumble topping mixture on top of apples and bake in oven for 35 minutes or until golden on top.
Notes
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy as is or serve with a drizzle of full fat coconut cream, whipped coconut cream, coconut ice cream or coconut yoghurt.
Make It Personal:
Add a nutty crunch by mixing in 1/2 cup (70g) macadamia nuts, chopped or 1/2 cup flaked or slivered almonds into the crumble.
You can also reduce your sweetener for minimal natural sugars. Recipe Tips: *You can purchase quinoa flakes or rolled quinoa from health food stores or from the health food section of your supermarket. Sensitive to FODMAPs? Substitute apples for mixed berries. **Opt for maple syrup and avoid honey.
You can also reduce your sweetener for minimal natural sugars. Recipe Tips: *You can purchase quinoa flakes or rolled quinoa from health food stores or from the health food section of your supermarket. Sensitive to FODMAPs? Substitute apples for mixed berries. **Opt for maple syrup and avoid honey.