Beetroot and Apple Crumble
This gorgeous beetroot and apple crumble combines earthy sweet beetroot with tender apples under a golden oat topping. The beetroot adds incredible color and subtle depth while the cinnamon-spiced filling creates the perfect comfort dessert that's bound to surprise and delight your guests.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 445kcal
Ingredients
- 6 large apples 3 Granny Smith + 3 sweet apples, peeled and sliced
- 2 cooked beetroot packs diced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 65 g golden caster sugar
- 80 ml water
- 3 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
For the Crumble Topping:
- 170 g rolled oats
- 130 g almond flour
- 130 g brown sugar
- 100 g melted coconut oil
- 65 g chopped walnuts
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel and slice apples, then combine with diced beetroot in a large baking dish.
- Add lemon juice, golden caster sugar, water, arrowroot powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, ginger, and nutmeg to the fruit mixture. Toss everything together until well coated.
- In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, almond flour, brown sugar, melted coconut oil, chopped walnuts, and cinnamon for the topping.
- Spread the crumble topping evenly over the fruit filling.
- Bake for 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Use pre-cooked beetroot to save time - fresh beetroot will need roasting for 45-60 minutes first
Mix Granny Smith with sweeter apple varieties like Gala or Honeycrisp for balanced flavor
Arrowroot powder can be substituted with cornstarch in equal amounts
Make the crumble topping up to 2 days ahead and store in the refrigerator
For a gluten-free version, verify oats are certified gluten-free
Serve with vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, or custard for extra indulgence
Leftover crumble keeps for 3 days in the fridge and reheats well in the oven
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 48g