Vegan apple crumble recipe

This vegan apple crumble is a delicious dessert, packed with sweet sultanas, soft apples, and a crunchy oat-based topping.

If you're serving up to guests or family members with different dietary requirement, it's useful to be able to give everyone the same pudding. That's what makes this vegan version of an apple crumble a great recipe to have in your arsenal, because even non-vegans will like it. The different textures of the oats and sultanas make this a truly great pudding. You can get some really good vegan ice creams in supermarkets these day. You might want to provide a non-vegan version, or a custard, on the side as well though, if appropriate. If you have any leftover apples, make our vegan-friendly stewed apples recipe (opens in new tab) with the leftovers - they're really versatile.

Ingredients

• 3 cooking apples (about 1kg/2lb)
• 4 tbsp sultanas 
• 4 tbsp granulated sugar 
• 1 tsp mixed spice
• Half a lemon, optional
• Vegan ice cream, to serve

For the topping:

• 90g (3oz) plain flour
• 90g (3oz) porridge oats 
• 90g (3oz) dairy-free butter or spread of your choice
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Method

1. Set the oven to moderately hot: 190°C/375ºF/gas 5.
2. Peel, core and slice the apples and put into the dish, layering up with the sultanas, sugar and spice. Sprinkle with lemon juice if you have some but not essential.
3. To make the topping: put the flour and oats in a bowl, rub in the butter. Stir in the sugar. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the fruit, pressing it down lightly.
4. Put the dish on a baking tray and cook 15 mins then reduce the temperature to 180°C/350ºF/Gas 4, and cook another 30-40 mins.

Top tips for making this vegan apple crumble

This is suitable for freezing but it will keep in the fridge a few days and is delicious cold.

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