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Apple and Cherry Crumble

Dec 28, 2021 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links which earn us commissions if purchases are made · 65 Comments

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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 a little bit lighter thanks to our oaty topping and being lower in added sugar.

A bowl of Apple and Cherry Crumble with ice cream.

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.

If you are looking for other crumble recipes, then why not try our Breakfast Crumble, Apple and Plum Crumble, Apple and Pear Crumble or Apple and Blackberry Crumble?

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  • Why You Will Love It
  • Ingredients and Substitutions
  • Step by Step Instructions
  • Oat Crumble
  • What Other Fruit Can be Used?
  • Custard or Ice Cream on Crumble?
  • Extra Tips
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • More Dessert Recipes
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Why You Will Love It

  • A delicious alternative to a classic apple crumble
  • Under 300 calories a portion
  • Lower in sugar than regular crumble
  • Easy to adapt with different fruit

Ingredients and Substitutions

All the ingredients needed to make this recipe with text overlay labels.

A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Apples - We like to use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, but you really could use any apple.
  • Cherries - This adds some extra colour and sweetness. You could always use blackberries or blueberries instead.
  • Oats and almonds - This is what we use instead of flour for the crumble topping. We find it makes it a little lighter and we love the chewy texture. We used rolled oats and skin on almonds.
  • Sweetener - This is what is used instead of regular sugar to sweeten it. You could also use maple syrup or honey.
  • Coconut oil - This is used instead of butter in the topping. Don't worry, it doesn't give it a coconut flavour.
  • Cinnamon - Apple and cinnamon are the perfect flavour combination. You could use nutmeg or ginger too.

More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.

Step by Step Instructions

One: Peel and chop the apples and pit and chop the cherries.

Chopped apple and cherries on a cream coloured plate.

Two: Add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to a large pan and gently heat the apples and cherries for 5 minutes.

Chopped apples and cherries in a frying pan.

Three: Add the sweetener and cinnamon and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Cooked chopped apples and cherries in a frying pan.

Four: Pour the fruit mixture into an oven dish.

Cooked chopped apples and cherries in an oven dish.

Five: Make the crumble mix by putting the almonds and oats into a food processor and blending until a flour consistency. Add the coconut oil and sweetener and blend again.

Ground almonds and oats in a blue dish.

Six: Crumble the mixture over the fruit and then put the dish in the oven at 180°C/350°F/Gas 4 for 35-40 minutes.

Apple and Cherry crumble in a circular baking dish.

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 granulated sweetener rather than sugar.

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What Other Fruit Can be Used?

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 on 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.
A bowl of crumble and ice cream next to a purple towel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store apple and cherry crumble

We hardly ever have any leftovers of this, as we can happily eat double portions! But if you do, it will keep in the fridge for two to three days. You could freeze it in containers, but the topping might go a little soggy once defrosted.

What apples to use in a crumble?

When it comes to the best apple for your an apple crumble, we like to use a crisp, tart variety that keeps fairly solid when baking. Something like a Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well. You could use a mixture of the two, or Golden Delicious is another good choice.

Do you have to cook the fruit before baking?

Yes, with this recipe you do have to soften them in a pan first, this means that they don't have to be in the oven as long.

Can you make an apple and cherry crumble in advance?

Yes, you can make the apples and cherries and topping in advance, layer it in your baking dish and then just put it in the oven to crisp up before you are ready to serve it.

How to reheat an apple and cherry crumble

You can put it in the microwave for a couple of minutes to reheat, or put it in the oven for 10-15 minutes. If it has been in the freezer, then allow it to fully defrost in the fridge before reheating.

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Recipe

Apple and Cherry Crumble in a bowl with vanilla ice cream

Apple and Cherry Crumble

By: Dannii Martin
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
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Gluten Free
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Vegan
4.96 from 23 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Cook: 45 minutes mins
Total: 50 minutes mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 294kcal
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Ingredients

Filling:

  • 4 Apple - peeled and chopped
  • 200 g (1.5 cups) Fresh cherries - stoned and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoon Sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Crumble:

  • 100 g (1 cups) Ground almonds
  • 80 g (1 cups) Oats - (blended into flour)
  • 3 tablespoon Coconut oil
  • 2 tablespoon Sweetener

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 4.
  • Add 1 tablespoon Coconut oil to a large pan and gently heat 4 Apple and 200 g Fresh cherries for 5 minutes.
  • Add 2 tablespoon Sweetener and 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon and cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Pour the fruit mixture into an oven dish.
  • Make the crumble mix by putting 100 g Ground almonds and 80 g Oats into a food processor and blending until a flour consistency. Add 3 tablespoon Coconut oil and 2 tablespoon Sweetener and blend again.
  • Crumble the mixture over the fruit and then put the dish into the oven for 35-40 minutes.

Recipe 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.
  • To ensure this recipe is definitely gluten free, use oats that are certified gluten free.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 9.1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.4mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.

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Comments

  1. Healthy & Psyched says

    March 10, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    Oooh delicious. I love cherries so much!!
    Lol at the ice cream custard debate! My boyfriend is from Ireland and apparently it's quite common for people to have both there!

    Reply
  2. Tanya Brannan says

    March 10, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    Oh I love a good crumble but I have never thought of putting apple and cherry together! It sounds absolutely divine

    Reply
  3. The London Mum says

    March 10, 2017 at 1:35 pm

    Crumble anything is one of my favourite desserts. I don't think I've tried the combo of apple and cherry but it sounds delicious!

    Reply
  4. Emily Leary says

    March 10, 2017 at 1:11 pm

    Loving that crumble to fruit ratio. I honestly think I'd be OK with a 100% crumble crumble :D

    Reply
  5. nicol says

    March 10, 2017 at 11:46 am

    ooo ive never thought of adding cherries to this. a great twist to a classic

    Reply
  6. Jemma @ Celery and Cupcakes says

    March 10, 2017 at 10:43 am

    I think that crumble has to be one of my favourite desserts. I always have to have lots of custard on top.

    Reply
  7. Elizabeth Brico says

    March 10, 2017 at 1:37 am

    this recipe actually looks delicious. And super simple! And something I can easily have as a vegan! So thank you!

    Reply
  8. Melanie Edjourian says

    March 09, 2017 at 8:27 pm

    I've never had an apple and cherry crumble but I'm sure that the combination would work very well.

    Reply
  9. Thanh | Eat, Little Bird says

    March 09, 2017 at 8:02 pm

    Apple crumble is a favourite of mine since childhood, but I have never thought to combine it with cherries. It must be so delicious! Can't wait to try this pairing. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  10. Rae says

    March 09, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    I love apple and cherry crumbles year-round, most everyone loves them so it's a sure-shot dessert that doesn't go to waste.

    Reply
  11. Tara says

    March 09, 2017 at 6:29 pm

    This crumble looks absolutely delicious and I like that it is lower in sugar! I love that topping and beautiful red color.

    Reply
  12. Terri says

    March 09, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    I bet this filling would be good in a pie too. I tried Hermesetas after your last post and I have just been using it in my hot drinks now and I am saving so many calories.

    Reply
  13. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says

    March 09, 2017 at 6:21 pm

    I am 100% crazy for a good crumble but, unlike you, I didn't grow up on them. I grew up on chocolate cream pie. Don't think I tried a crumble until after college. But then I was hooked. Obvs!

    Reply
  14. Rebecca says

    March 09, 2017 at 6:20 pm

    It has to be ice cream for me. My nanna always made rhurbard crumble and that will always be my favourite, but I will be giving this a try too.

    Reply
  15. Deepika@EasyBabyMeals. says

    March 09, 2017 at 6:08 pm

    This looks like an easy and comforting dessert. I can have this anytime.

    Reply
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