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    Sugar Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble

    Published: Nov 3, 2015 · Updated: Dec 6, 2022 by Neil 26 Comments

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    Enjoy this delicious sweet sugar free cinnamon apple crumble. It’s much healthier than the traditional sugar laden alternative. This is a simple sugar free dessert recipe bursting with fruit. It's made with only 5 ingredients and is perfect for dinner parties. Plus it's suitable as a diabetic dessert recipe too! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #dessert #apple #sugarfree #applecrumble #applepie

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

    A dish of baked sugar free apple crumble with a serving spoon in. Serving bowls and a container of ice cream in the background.

    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 Facebook you’ll have had a sneak peek at this recipe already. 🙂

    Close up of baked cinnamon apple crumble with a serving spoon in.

    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!

    Close up of a bowl of sugar free cinnamon apple crumble and ice cream with two serving spoons in.

    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 the 80/20 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!

    A bowl of sugar free cinnamon apple crumble served with ice cream and the rest of the crumble in the baking dish in the background.

    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.

    Jump to:
    • The Benefits Of Using Stevia In This Apple Crumble Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Sugar Free Apple Crumble
    • Substitutions
    • FAQ's
    • Equipment
    • 📋 Sugar Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble Recipe
    • Nutrition Label
    • Rate The Recipe

    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

    For This Sugar Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble Recipe you may need….

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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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    Make sure you watch the short video I made to show you how to make this delicious easy Sugar Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble. It shows you how easy it really is!

    Enjoy this deliciously sweet, sugar free, cinnamon apple crumble knowing that it’s much healthier than the traditional sugar laden alternative. This is an incredibly simple pudding recipe too, bursting with fruit and made with only 5 ingredients.
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    📋 Sugar Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble Recipe

    Sugar free cinnamon apple crumble is a delicious healthier sugar free dessert recipe. It's suitable as a diabetic dessert recipe too.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Pudding
    Cuisine: British
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 250kcal
    Author: Neil

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    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

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    Equipment

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

    Ingredients

    • 500 g cooking apples* peeled and sliced
    • 50 g unsalted butter
    • 1 teaspoon stevia powder
    • 100 g plain flour substitute with gluten free flour if required
    • 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    • Pre-heat oven to 190C Fan.
    • Mix the sliced apples with ½ tsp. stevia and then place the sliced apples into a greased oven proof dish in layers.
    • Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips to form fine breadcrumbs.
    • Add the remaining ½ tsp. stevia and rub that into the breadcrumbs too.
    • Sprinkle the cinnamon over the top of the apples, then spread the breadcrumbs mixture evenly over the top.
    • Place in oven and bake 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.
    • Serve with a little fat free, sugar free vanilla ice cream or a dollop of fat free Greek yogurt.

    Video

    Notes

    *I use Bramley cooking apples.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 43.9g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 10.6g | Saturated Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 26.9mg | Sodium: 3.3mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 13.1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.5mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Sugar Free Cinnamon Apple Crumble
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 250 Calories from Fat 95
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 10.6g16%
    Saturated Fat 6.5g41%
    Cholesterol 26.9mg9%
    Sodium 3.3mg0%
    Carbohydrates 43.9g15%
    Fiber 4.7g20%
    Sugar 13.1g15%
    Protein 3.1g6%
    Vitamin A 500IU10%
    Vitamin C 8.3mg10%
    Calcium 30mg3%
    Iron 0.5mg3%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    If you’ve made this sugar free apple crumble with cinnamon recipe, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. Susie @ SuzLyfe

      November 03, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Well, did you know that I need to figure out what to do with a bajillion apples. Also, you got a makeover! It looks good on you 😀

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 03, 2015 at 9:35 pm

        Yeah, there were lots more apples, more than I could get in the crumble Suz, so they were stewed and frozen. Ready for the next batch of sugar free cinnamon apple crumble 🙂

        Love your makeover too! 😉

        Reply
    2. lindsay

      November 03, 2015 at 3:08 pm

      80/20 rule is perfect! and i love a family favorite. looks amazing neil!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 03, 2015 at 9:37 pm

        Thanks Lindsay! Thinking this might be ONE of the pudding options here on Christmas Day. Wow, did I just say Christmas day?

        Reply
    3. GiGi Eats

      November 03, 2015 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      Stevia is my BOO-THANG. LOL! And I just said BOO THANG. Yes, yes I did.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 03, 2015 at 9:40 pm

        Ok, I actually had to google "Boo thang" GiGi, and now I see! 😀

        😆 I'm so behind the world sometimes!

        But yeah, I see a whole new world of possibilities with Stevia!

        Reply
    4. Natalie @ A Fit Philosophy

      November 03, 2015 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      I'm all about that cake, bout that cake, bout that cake 🙂 Love using stevia!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 03, 2015 at 9:43 pm

        Ha ha, brilliant Natalie, love it, thanks! 🙂

        And how did you know I was a fan of Megan's 😉

        Reply
    5. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      November 03, 2015 at 5:13 pm

      Neil, my mom is diabetic and I usually make her a SF cake - but this year I think I might give this 5 ingredient crumble a try - this is one dessert we could all enjoy without gagging because those SF cakes she loves sure don't taste good to me!
      Oh and did you know the other version to the "Apple a day keeps the doc away" saying? It's "if the Doc is cute, keep the apple away"! 🙂

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 03, 2015 at 9:47 pm

        Oh that's brilliant Shashi. 🙂

        So not only would your mum be getting something different SF wise, but it could be this yummy apple crumble. Packed full of healthy goodness. 😀

        Now, I had no idea there was another version to the "Apple a day keeps the doc away" saying. Is there something you want to tell me about your doctor 😉

        Reply
    6. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 04, 2015 at 12:27 am

      Fantastic! Let the REAL apple sugars shine!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 04, 2015 at 5:30 am

        Absolutely Rebecca! So many recipes are over sweetened by sugar aren't they, and with this one you can actually taste the apples. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

      November 04, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      Apple crumble is the perfect autumn dessert isn't it. Even better when it is sugar free 🙂
      I am new to your blog, but it's always good to find a fellow healthy food blogger from this side of the world.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 04, 2015 at 2:06 pm

        Hi Dannii, it's great to hear from a fellow healthy food blogger over here! I'm really glad you took the time to find me. Thank you. 🙂

        I 110% agree with you. Isn't it great that we have an abundance of fantastic apples here this year so we can make perfect autumn desserts like this?

        Reply
    8. GiGi Eats

      November 05, 2015 at 3:55 am

      5 stars
      OMG this sounds beyond BEYOND BEYOND delicious!!!!!!!!!!! Mouth-tastic! I wish I could eat apples! I could make this with pumpkin and coconut flour!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        November 05, 2015 at 7:10 am

        Oh that sounds AMAZING GiGi!

        This can definitely be made gluten free, I did try one version out with gluten free flour, which came out perfect. But, I'd love to hear how it came out if it was tried with pumpkin and coconut flour! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Stephanie

      October 19, 2017 at 9:38 pm

      Hi! I was wondering if doubling the recipe would work. Thank you!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        October 20, 2017 at 4:24 am

        Hi Stephanie. Thanks for your comment. I don't see why not. I haven't tried to double the recipe myself before though so it's not something I can guarantee! Let me know how you get on! Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
    10. kate bowers

      January 23, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      tried the sugar free apple crumble today, it was a big hit even my husband who can be very picky with puddings enjoyed it, didn'tn have any ice cream so had a small amount of cream, definitely will make this again

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 23, 2018 at 8:36 pm

        I'm absolutely delighted that you and your husband enjoyed this Kate. Thanks also for taking the time to comment, I really appreciate that! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Kirstie

      August 17, 2018 at 11:14 pm

      4 stars
      Great recipe idea! Bet it tastes great as well! I have a similar recipe but instead of plain white flour, I use whole wheat flour and oats. Glad I've stumble across your website, I look forward to seeing your other recipes. ?

      Reply
      • Neil

        August 18, 2018 at 6:05 am

        Thanks for taking the time to comment Kirstie!

        Using wheat flour and oats sounds like a great healthier alternative to using white flour if people want to.

        Reply
    12. Peggy Betcher

      November 05, 2021 at 3:14 am

      5 stars
      Can you tell me what the US measurements are and the temp of the oven are I know I tried this once before but can not find my conversions. My sisters are coming in next week and would like to make this again, it was very good the 1st time.

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 05, 2021 at 7:57 am

        Hi Peggy. Press "US Customary" in the recipe card to get the equivalent US measurements. And you can google for the equivalent oven temperature to be sure which I think is 375F? Thanks for making and enjoying my recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    13. Angi

      August 12, 2022 at 9:21 am

      Could you add some oats in with the flour/reduce the flour and replace with oats? I quite like oats on the top of a crumble!

      Reply
      • Neil

        August 12, 2022 at 9:35 am

        Sounds good. Why don't you try it? I haven't so I don't know. Why not give it a go and let me know if it works out for you? 🙂

        Reply

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