Apple and rhubarb bake
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Apple and rhubarb bake
This is the perfect dish when gathering friends and family together - a great dessert to follow any meal - the spicy apple and rhubarb base and light topping is a warming and tasty alternative to the traditional crumble.
SERVES:
4
PREP TIME:
15 mins
COOK TIME:
40 mins
Ingredients
- 4-6 large granny smith apples, cored, peeled and sliced into segments
- 1 bunch rhubarb, trimmed and chopped into 3cm lengths
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup water
- ½ tablespoon xylitol (optional)
For the topping:
- 3 teaspoons mixed spice as you like e.g. star anise, cardamom, nutmeg
- ½ tablespoon xylitol (optional)
- ½ cup macadamia oil or other oil of choice (almond would work well)
- 3 cups almond meal
Method
- Heat the oven to 180°C
- Place the fruit in a baking dish mix in the lemon juice and xylitol (if using xylitol).
- Combine the topping ingredients and rub with fingertips to mix evenly.
- Sprinkle the topping over the fruit and bake in the oven for 40 minutes.
- Leave to stand for 15-30 minutes before serving.
Inspiration and top tips
- For a more crumbly topping try adding a mix of nuts, sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds, or for a more classic topping with oats (check they are gluten free). You can also try 2 tablespoons of dairy free spread instead of the oil, and rub it into the mixture to make the crumb.
- Serve with home-made custard with almond milk or dairy free ice cream
- This dish freezes really well, heat through to serve
- A substitute for xylitol can be honey or maple syrup – 1 tablespoon or to taste
Dietary Requirements
Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Sugar Free | Yeast Free | Soy Free | Egg Free | Vegetarian
Filed under
Gluten free, Dairy free, Sugar Free
