Sugar Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble - Neils Healthy Meals (2024)

Sugar free cinnamon apple crumble is a delicious healthier sugar free dessert recipe. It's suitable as a diabetic dessert recipe too.

This healthy apple crumble recipe isn't made with any added sugar but you'll never know the difference!

The only sugar that's in this recipe is natural and comes from the apple itself.

That makes this a super low fat apple crumble for those of us watching our waistlines.

Bursting with fruit and made with only 5 ingredients; it’s perfect for dinner parties, so you can let the conversation flow instead of being stuck in the kitchen!

I’m really lucky as this recipe wasn’t planned at all. No, in fact it came about as I was presented with a huge bag of free apples from Liam, on the weekend of the Great Scottish Run.

In fact if you follow me on Facebookyou’ll have had a sneak peek at this recipe already. 🙂

I’m not one to turn down free food (would you?) especially when its fresh fruit of a quality like these apples were.

Nor am I going to ask where it came from, ha ha, though I do believe it was a legitimate source!

I’ll say no more, other than it gave me the inspiration for this simple recipe.

You’ve just got to love the humble apple though. Haven’t you? What’s that saying again?

“An apple a day keeps the doctor away”

It’s possibly quite right too. Apples are simply crammed full of fibre.

The soluble fibre found in apples (pectin), binds with fats in our intestines which can help to lower our cholesterol levels, leading to a healthier heart overall. 🙂

I’ve got great memories of apple crumble being a “family staple” cooked by my gran in Dundee, and then by my mum.

In fact, it’s pretty apt that I’m publishing this recipe today.

I’ve just returned from a weekend up in Dundee seeing my parents where my mum made a fantastic bramble and apple crumble for pudding. So you see it’s a family tradition!

Why Sugar Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble?

So what’s this all about then with this sugar free cinnamon apple crumble?

Well folks, firstly I’m not going to stop using sugar altogether in my pudding and baking recipes

Nor am I going to deny that I don’t enjoy that sugary sweet taste every now and then, when I do use sugar. So don’t think Neil’s off on some kind of mission!

But that’s the thing isn’t it?

It is just EVERY NOW AND THEN that I use sugar, and when I do, it’s only the very minimal required amount.

As with everything following the80/20 rule, it’s all about moderation.

It’s worth reminding ourselves here why sugar isn’t good for you.

Of course you could go that whole step and aim to completely remove sugar from your diet and if that is your mission or goal, then so be it!

But, as I state in my about page, I’m not here to tell you what to do. I’m merely here to promote and talk about a lifestyle, devoid of constant dieting, that I believe is the right lifestyle and works!

Why Sugar Isn’t Good For You

Sugar is nothing but empty calories. It doesn’t fill you up, it gives you a “rush” as your insulin levels spike and then drop often leaving you feeling tired and depressed.

Sugar is addictive and one of the biggest causes of obesity.

In particular it’s associated with the rise of childhood obesity, particularly linked to a high consumption of sugary fizzy drinks.

Not just that it’s said to decrease a child’s IQ level as the lack of a healthy diet denies young vulnerable children nutrient rich foods to aid their growth.

Sugar gives you tooth decay. That’s probably the least of your concerns though when you consider it’s more of a concern when it’s linked to type 2 diabetes, cancer, liver disease and heart disease.

Folks, the list is pretty endless and I don’t want to go on about it. You get the gist right?

So next time you’re needlessly adding huge quantities of sugar to a recipe or about to cram a sugary treat into your mouth, just have a thought to the consequences of having too much.

And maybe make a healthier sugar free recipe like this delicious cinnamon apple crumble. 😀

So let’s get right stuck into this amazing healthy apple crumble recipe without further ado!

In order to make this recipe sugar free and a diabetic apple crumble I substituted sugar with Stevia instead.

Stevia is an herb, originally from South America, though it now grows throughout the world.

The Benefits Of Using Stevia In This Apple Crumble Recipe

• Stevia is naturally very sweet and considered 100 to 200 times sweeter than sugar so you don't need to use as much as sugar.
• It doesn’t raise blood sugar levels like sugar and other artificial sweeteners do and is therefore suitable for diabetics.
• As a sweetener and medicinal herb, Stevia has been used in various cultures around the world for centuries but only gained modern popularity in recent years.
• Consuming stevia as an alternative and avoiding sugar can have health benefits of its own.
• Approved as a sweetener (EU in 2010), Stevia is found as a sugar free alternative in many products such as fizzy drinks, cakes and desserts.

Ingredients

• Cooking Apples
• Unsalted Butter
• Stevia Powder
• Plain Flour
• Cinnamon Powder

See recipe card for quantities.

Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this sugar free apple crumble recipe. You can also watch the video:

How To Make Sugar Free Apple Crumble

1. Pre-heat oven to 190C Fan.
2. Mix sliced apples with ½ tsp. of the stevia. Layer apples into a greased oven proof baking dish (see equipment).
3. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips to form fine breadcrumbs.
4. Add the remaining ½ tsp. stevia and rub that into the breadcrumbs too.
5. Sprinkle cinnamon over the top of the apples. Spoon the breadcrumb sugar free crumble topping mixture evenly over the top.
6. Bake in oven for first 15 minutes at 190C. Then reduce the heat to 180C and cook for a further 20-25 minutes until the top has a light brown crunchy texture.
7. Remove from oven and serve immediately. See FAQ's for what to serve apple crumble with.

Substitutions

• Cooking Apples - I use bramley cooking apples. Granny Smith apples will also work.
• Unsalted Butter - don't use salted butter it will affect the taste and nutritional label. Use a vegan substitute to make this a vegan sugar free apple crumble.
• Stevia Powder - substitutes to stevia to make this apple crumble sugar free include Canderel Sugarly and Splenda.
• Plain Flour - all purpose flour (U.S.) you can also use wholemeal flour in this recipe. Or gluten-free flour to make gluten free.
• Cinnamon Powder - it is not essential to use cinnamon in this recipe. However it's just my granny always did and it would not be the same without in my opinion!

FAQ's

How To Make This Recipe Gluten-Free?

Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe gluten free. It works fine.

What Is The Best Apple For Sugar Free Apple Crumble?

I use bramley cooking apples. Granny Smith apples will also work.

How To Store Apple Crumble?

Apple crumble can be kept in the fridge, covered for 2 to 3 days.

Can You Freeze Apple Crumble?

Yes, if you have any leftovers you can easily freeze this sugar free apple crumble. Just place any leftovers in an airtight container and freeze. Make sure you allow to defrost thoroughly before re-heating though!

How To Re-heat Apple Crumble?

Re-heat this no added sugar apple crumble either in the microwave in short 30 second bursts or in your oven for about 15 minutes.

What To Serve With Apple Crumble?

A sugar free vanilla ice cream, Greek yogurt, custard or if you don't mind the calories some whipped cream or double cream!

Equipment

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Equipment

• Kitchen scale
• Chopping board
• Kitchen knives
• Measuring spoons
• Peeler
• Large mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon

This is the basic pudding dish I use.

This is a great low cost but good quality baking and roasting dish.

It's perfect for lasagne, side dishes and desserts. It's dishwasher, freezer and oven safe too.

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