Apple & plum crumble
Rather than make a traditional crumble mixture using flour, here oats are used as a topping. Oats are an excellent source of soluble fibre, which helps to reduce blood cholesterol levels, and as the energy from them is released slowly, you'll feel full for longer.
Serves: 4
Takes: 40 mins
Calories per portion: 185 Kcal
Fat per portion: 1g of which saturated 0.2g
Suitable for vegetarians + freezing
450g (1lb) cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
450g (1lb) plums, stoned and quartered
1tsp ground cinnamon
1tbsp cornflour
3tbsp demerara sugar
3tbsp Jumbo oats
2/3 bursts olive oil spray
1. Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas 5. Mix together the apple slices, plums, cinnamon, cornflour and 2 tablespoons of the demerara sugar. Tip the mixture into an ovenproof dish. Drizzle with 6 tablespoons of water.
2. Sprinkle the oats over the top and then the sprinkle with the remaining sugar. Spray 2-3 bursts of oil over the top of the oats. Bake in the centre of the oven for 20-30 minutes or until the topping is a light golden colour and the apples feel tender when pierced with a skewer. Serve with low fat natural yogurt.
Top tips: For a crunchier topping, use jumbo rolled oats or 'traditional'-style oats, which are larger than normal rolled oats.
This recipe is taken from the new Hearty and Healthy Dairy Cookbook, £9.25 plus £2 P&P. To order your copy please call 01536 762922, speak to your local milkman or visit the website www.dairydiary.co.uk
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