5-Ingredient Apple Crumble

Apples are found year-round in Canada. That means you can have access to fresh apples at any time during the year. Fruits are one of nature's candy. By turning fruits into dessert, you could satisfy your dessert cravings while getting in extra nutrients. Use this as an opportunity to brush up on your measuring skills.

Yield: 6 Servings

 Ingredients:

  • 3 small apples (any variety)

  • 1/2 cup quick oats

  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil*

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

*Ingredient not provided by summerlunch+

Equipment:

  • Cutting board

  • Knife

  • Spoon or melon baller

  • Small bowl

  • Mixing spoon

  • Butter knife

  • Liquid measuring cup

  • Dry measuring cups

  • Measuring spoons

  • Large baking dish

Nutritional Details (per serving):

  • Calories: 243

  • Carbohydrates: 41g

  • Fibre: 3g

  • Protein: 3g

  • Fats: 12g

 

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 F.

  2. With adult supervision using your knife and cutting board to cut apples in half. Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out the centre core and seeds. Place into a baking dish and set aside.

  3. In the bowl combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and oil. Mix together.

  4. To assemble, divide the crumble mixture evenly between the 6 half apples, filling the scooped out core and lightly covering the apple.

  5. Before baking, pour a thin layer of water on the bottom of the baking pan to keep our apples plump and moist.

  6. Have an adult place the tray in the oven and bake for 40 mins.

  7. Serve and enjoy!

 

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Fun Fact: Apple skins contains most of the apple's vitamins, minerals, and fibre, thats why we leave it on in this recipe!

 
 

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