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18th July 2017

Apple Oat Crunch

Don't you just love easy to prepare breakfasts and desserts? Like with this Apple Oat Crunch which takes just 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes in the oven to create a crunchy golden brown topping.

It really makes an amazingly quick dessert or breakfast to prepare.

Apple Oat Crunch

Making the Apple Oat Crunch

Apple oat crunch is made with canned apples, mixed with apricot jam and apple juice, you can add raisins as I did, but it is optional.

It is placed in individual ramekins or cups and topped with the oats, sugar, flour and butter mixture.

Then it is simply put into the oven just until the top turns golden brown, say for about 10 minutes.  You could leave it to cool a bit ( does not happen in my home) and then serve it with a dollop of whipped cream. Super simple.

Apple Oat Crunch

Can I use fresh apples?

Definitely, though the preparation time might just take 10 minutes longer when using fresh apples. 

That's because the apples need to be peeled, cored and chopped.

Whenever I use fresh apples, I usually steam them for about 5 minutes with jam, apple juice and raisins just to soften them. This helps achieve the same texture and consistency as the canned apples. 

Apple Oat Crunch

So either canned or fresh apples, this is a great dessert recipe for unexpected guests or that unexpected craving you have when you want an easy, and delicious dessert.

Enjoy ♥

Apple Oat Crunch

Apple Oat Crunch

Ashika | Gardening Foodie
Don't you just love easy to prepare desserts? Like with this Apple Oat Crunch which takes just 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to brown and crunch up the top. It really makes an amazingly quick dessert to prepare.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
 
 

Filling

  • 1 can / 385g pie apples or 3 medium fresh apples peeled, cored and chopped
  • ¼ cup apricot jam
  • 2 tablespoon apple juice
  • ¼ cup raisins optional
  • ½ teaspoon powdered cinnamon

Topping

  • ½ cup oats
  • ½ cup all purpose / cake flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter cut into pieces

To serve

  • whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • Drain the apples and mix in the apricot jam and apple juice and raisins if using OR
  • If you are using fresh apples, peel the apples, remove the seeds and chop it up roughly. Then place in a small pot with the jam, apple juice, cinnamon and raisins if using. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft.
  • Arrange in 4 individual ramekins or four cups.
  • TOPPING:
  • Mix the oats, flour and sugar and rub in the butter OR margarine using your fingertips.
  • Top the apples with the oat mixture, dot with butter and bake at 180ºC for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
  • Serve with whipped cream and dusted powdered cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 469kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 191mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gCalcium: 43mgIron: 2mg
*Nutrition Disclaimer
Tried this recipe? Let me know how it was in the comments below

 

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Patrick@looneyforfood.com says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:00 am

    So nice and easy! Perfect taste of fall but with the summer heat in mind.

    Reply
    • The Gardening Foodie says

      July 19, 2017 at 1:25 pm

      Thank you Patrick...great one to save for autumn?.
      Have a great week!!!

      Reply
  2. Pamela (BrooklynFarmGirl) says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:07 am

    I love how quick and easy this is to make 🙂 yum!

    Reply
    • The Gardening Foodie says

      July 19, 2017 at 1:23 pm

      Thanks Pamela. I am really glad you like the recipe?.

      Reply
  3. Katherine | Love In My Oven says

    July 19, 2017 at 4:47 am

    Hah Ashika you are definitely not alone. I have to either make and take pictures of something at night or while the boys are with their grandparents. And that includes my husband! This crunch sounds fantastic!!

    Reply
    • The Gardening Foodie says

      July 19, 2017 at 1:19 pm

      Haha...it is really crazy when you get that... 'But mum, don't you have enough pictures already...we are really hungry'.
      Thanks for the idea...definitely baking at night from now onwards?
      Have a great week!!

      Reply
  4. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    July 19, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    I love that thick buttery topping! So good!

    Reply
    • The Gardening Foodie says

      July 19, 2017 at 1:08 pm

      Thanks Angie...Have a great day?

      Reply
  5. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says

    July 19, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    I never have to contend with hungry children waiting to eat my food--it's always hungry ME who can't wait til the photos are done to take a bite :). These gorgeous little desserts sound completely divine and I know I'd struggle not to eat every bite myself. Hope you're having a great week, Ashika!

    Reply
    • The Gardening Foodie says

      July 19, 2017 at 7:44 pm

      Oh, lucky you, I just get a litle bite after the pictures have been taken?.
      Thanks Kelsie...these little desserts are seriously addictive.
      Have a great Wednesday!?

      Reply
  6. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

    July 20, 2017 at 3:21 am

    This looks soooooo yummy!! I have a whole bunch of apples I was going to use in a recipe, but now I think I need to make this instead! Yum!! I am totally loving the crunchy oatmeal topping too! Perfection! XOXO 🙂

    Reply
    • The Gardening Foodie says

      July 26, 2017 at 7:53 am

      Thanks Kelly, Oh you won't be disappointed with this recipe, it is really delicious.?

      Reply
  7. neil@neilshealthymeals.com says

    July 20, 2017 at 11:01 am

    I love this recipe! In Scotland we would call this apple crumble. You've made it so much more easier to make with your suggestion of using canned apples instead of fresh. I like that! I've never tried it with canned, only fresh. And whilst I don't have your problem of your boys standing there with their spoons whilst trying to photograph a recipe, I do have my wife, Lynne doing exactly the same thing! Ha Ha!

    Reply
    • The Gardening Foodie says

      July 26, 2017 at 7:50 am

      Thanks Neil, yes it does make this dessert easier using canned apples, and it is really just as delicious as fresh.
      Ha Ha... that is so cute, I am so glad that I am not the only one that goes through being rushed while taking pictures of my recipes...you know, just take it as a compliment...they really love our food ?
      Have a great week!!!?

      Reply

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