This is a recipe that I have had knocking around for a long time. One that my husband keeps telling me that I should add but that I always think is just too simple!
I hope I am not insulting you by adding it, but it really is so quick and easy my way and at this time of year, when there is a glut of fresh fruit about, it is a perfect recipe to use it up!
Spread the mixture on a baking tray to cook under the grill.
I usually have pots of cooked fruit in the freezer so I take one of those out, make up my crumble and have a pudding on the table in a matter or minutes. If you wanted to make this from scratch, just lightly cook whatever fruit you have over a low heat for about 20 minutes until soft. Sweeten to taste (or not at all as I try to do!), then add my crumble mixture.
Because you are cooking the crumble before adding it to the fruit you use a lot less than you would in a traditional recipe and therefore it is much healthier, and crisper. Not only that, but this is a particularly low sugar crumble recipe. If you prefer a sweeter version then add more sugar!
10 Minute Gluten-free & Dairy-free Crispy Crumble
Ingredients
- 190 g gluten-free plain flour I use my wholegrain blend
- 35 g oat flour grind some oats in a coffee grinder or food processor - or the same amount of plain flour
- 100 g dairy-free margarine or butter
- 45 g white sugar
Method
- Place all the ingredients together in a food processor and process until you have a crumb texture (if you do not have a processor then rub the fat into the flours and then add the sugar).
- Spread in an even thin layer over a baking tray.
- Place under a pre-heated high grill for 5-7 minutes, mixing regularly until golden (don't take your eyes off this, it will burn easily!).
- While the crumble is cooking place 2 tablespoonfuls of your chosen cooked fruit into a ramekin or small bowl, per person.
- Once cooked, sprinkle 2-3 tablespoonfuls of crumble onto the top of your fruit and serve.
- This amount of crumble will serve approx. 8 people this way so I cook half and place the other half in the fridge for another day. It will keep uncooked in the fridge in a sealed container for a couple of weeks, or in the freezer for a good few months.
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Mel says
Not too simple: perfect timing! I am making it tomorrow, lovely lady 🙂
The Free From Fairy says
Ooo, let me know how you get on!
Mel says
I made it today with the kiddos and it was yummy! So nice to enjoy the same treat as Jumpy. I have a sweet tooth so I doubled the sugar (naughty but nice!)…
The Free From Fairy says
So glad you enjoyed it!
My Family Ties says
Such a great simple recipe I will have to try it out, thanks for sharing it 🙂 #tastytuesdays
The Free From Fairy says
Ah thank you for your comment. Let me know how you get on if you do try it out…
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
These are so quick and easy to make, I love crumble, perfect for cooler evenings x #tastytuesdays
The Free From Fairy says
Hi Kirsty, crumble certainly is great for cooler evenings…but with this recipe you don’t have to worry about making the house hot with the oven on!!
Honest Mum says
Yummy and perfect for us wheat-freer’s! Seen such a difference to son’s rash now he’s wheat free despite the specialist saying it was not food related and we all feel better cutting it out! I will still share wheat recipes as I feature a lot of my Dad’s on the blog but we as a family are happy wheat free! Fab recipe! Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
The Free From Fairy says
That is so interesting about your son! I had a feeling that it might be food related…you can’t always trust the dr’s when it comes to food related stuff. I just don’t think they know enough about how food impacts on our bodies. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Hayley @ Hay In A Day says
Sounds delicious, and love the idea of popping some in the freezer for when a crumble craving hits! #TastyTuesday
The Free From Fairy says
Oh yes…having it in the freezer is great for those times when you just ‘need’ crumble!!!