Apple and Cranberry Crumble

I love crumbles. It is a delicious and easy to prepare dessert that can be reasonable to have from time to time. My favorite is this apple and cranberry crumble. To make it, you simply need to combine a homemade cranberry sauce, apples, and a light oatmeal topping.

A close up on a freshly baked apple and cranberry crumble serving.
A freshly baked apple and cranberry crumble.

Kidney nutrition

Crumbles can usually be divided into two parts: the filling and the topping. Often, fruity fillings contain a lot of sugar. As for the toppings, they also generally contain a lot of sugar as well as a lot of fat.

So to make a healthier apple and cranberry crumble, I made a filling that uses a reduced amount of sugar and a crust that doesn’t require an exaggerated amount of fat.

In this case, it was easy for me to create this filling since it’s based on my own cranberry sauce recipe. I reused it almost as is. Given the addition of apples, I was able to divide the required amount of maple syrup in half from the original recipe.

For the crust, I was inspired by one of the recipes found in the book Santé rénale – 21 jours de menus written by Roxanne Papineau. It’s in this book that I have found the best most nutritionally reasonable way to make a crumble topping.

Rolled oats topping for the apple and cranberry crumble.
A simple and delicious topping.

Nutrition facts and claims

Here are the nutritional values and claims of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Apple and Cranberry Crumble
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
232
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
242
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
4
g
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
38
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Phosphorus
 
116
mg
12
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot

For informational purposes only.

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How to make a good apple and cranberry crumble

Different methodology

Cranberry crumble recipes often indicate to combine uncooked cranberries directly into the baking dish with the other ingredients.

These are good crumble recipes, but personally, I don’t like having whole cooked cranberries in a dessert. That’s why the first part of this recipe is to make a cranberry sauce instead.

Do pop the cranberries

It is important to burst the cranberries. When your cranberry sauce simmers, you should stir the mixture frequently and use a wooden spoon to burst the cranberries on the walls of the saucepan. This way you will be sure to get a good filling without whole cranberries.

Apple and cranberry crumble variations

Use another type of oats

If you prefer, you can use quick oats. It’s nutritionally similar and it will offer a different texture. However, you may need to adjust slightly the amounts of maple syrup and oil.

Substitute the orange juice

You can easily substitute orange juice with the same amount of lemon juice, lime juice or any other acidic fruit juice. This is an easy way to customize this recipe.

Use honey

If you prefer, or if you don’t have maple syrup, you can use honey. You simply need to use the same amount as indicated in the recipe. The taste will be excellent with either one.

Use berries and pear

Replacing some of the apple dice for berries is my favorite way to customize this recipe. You can use any type of berries. Personally, I like to replace half of the apple dice with the same volume of frozen blueberries.

Another suggestion from Roxanne Papineau is to substitute apple for pears. This is another easy and tasty way to modify this recipe.

Play with the spices

In this recipe, I simply use cinnamon. However, I invite you to have fun with your spices and add your personal touch.

The spices I suggest you to try are the same that I use in my apple pie spice blend. Do not hesitate to customize your apple and cranberry crumble according to your preferences!

More desserts

If you like this recipe, you might also like my other desserts:

Chewy Apple Oatmeal Cookies

Maple Blueberry Pudding

Unsweetened Applesauce

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A serving of an apple and cranberry crumble.

Apple and Cranberry Crumble

A delicious dessert to enjoy fresh seasonal cranberries.
4.7 from 12 votes
PREP TIME15 minutes
COOK TIME45 minutes
TOTAL TIME1 hour
SERVINGS9 servings
KIDNEY NUTRITIONLow protein | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Vegan | Vegetarian | Very high source of fiber
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INGREDIENTS

Garnish

  • 4 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 4 cups apples diced

Topping

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup whole wheat flour
  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Mix all the ingredients of the filling, except apples, in a saucepan.
  • Bring the mixture to boil over high heat and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes.
    While cooking, stir the mixture frequently with a wooden spoon. Use the same spoon to also squeeze and burst the cranberries on the walls of the saucepan from time to time to make sure that all the cranberries burst during simmering.
  • Meanwhile, mix all the topping ingredients together in a bowl and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Once the sauce is ready, combine it with the apple dice in an 8"x 8'' square baking dish and distribute the filling evenly.
  • Then spread the topping mix evenly over the entire surface of the filling.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Let cool a little before serving.
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NOTES

Note 1 – Inspiration
The crust is inspired by an excellent recipe available in the book Santé rénale – 21 jours de menus written by  Roxanne Papineau, RD.

NUTRITION FACTS

Nutrition Facts
Apple and Cranberry Crumble
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
232
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Sodium
 
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
242
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
 
42
g
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
4
g
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
38
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Phosphorus
 
116
mg
12
%
*5% or less is a little, 15% or more is a lot

For informational purposes only. Nutrition data is primarily calculated from the USDA National Database. Values may vary from accuracy of measurements, brands, nutritional data and more. All measurements are metric (1 cup = 250ml). Readers are encouraged to make their own calculations.

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