29/10/2025
Raw Cinnamon Apple Crumble is proof that you don’t need an oven to create something warming, nourishing, and utterly delicious. 🍏🍂🍁
Bursting with natural sweetness from apples and dates, this no-bake treat keeps all the goodness intact - think fibre, vitamin C, and enzymes your gut will love. 💚
Here’s the recipe:
🍏 Raw Cinnamon Apple Crumble
Serves: 2–3
Prep time: 10 minutes
Dietary: Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, no added sugar
Ingredients
• 4 eating apples (e.g. Gala, Braeburn, or Pink Lady)
• Ground cinnamon — to taste (approx. 1 tablespoon)
• 7 Medjool dates, pitted
• 50 ml water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 3 tablespoons sultanas
• A handful of sliced almonds
• A few dried mulberries
Method
1. Soak the dates:
Place the pitted dates in a small bowl with the water. Allow to soften for 5–10 minutes while you prepare the apples.
2. Prepare the apples:
Core and thinly slice the apples. Keep the skin on for more fibre! Arrange a layer of them in a shallow glass or ceramic dish.
3. Layer:
Sprinkle lightly with ground cinnamon and scatter over some of the sultanas. Layer the remaining apple slices, more cinnamon, and the rest of the sultanas.
4. Blend the sauce:
In a blender, blend the soaked dates (with the soaking water), vanilla extract, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy. Blend in the ground flaxseed to thicken. Adjust water for desired texture.
5. Assemble:
Pour the date sauce over the apples, letting it seep between the layers.
6. Top:
Sprinkle with sliced almonds and dried mulberries for crunch and texture.
7. Marinate:
Cover and leave at room temperature before serving for a slightly softened, “marinated” texture.
Serving Tips
• Lovely on its own or served with a spoonful of unsweetened coconut yoghurt.
