Christmas Apple Crumble Oat Bake
Chunky apples, cinnamon and nutmeg make this Christmas oat bake taste like apple crumble, with a soft base you can slice. The topping, made from rolled oats, spelt flour and coconut sugar, turns golden as it bakes. Bake everything in one tin and serve warm with custard or Greek yoghurt.
Nutrition Nutrition per portion
- Calories 390kcal 148kcal
- Fat 11.0g 4.2g
- Carbs 61.1g 23.2g
- Protein 10.0g 3.8g
- Fibre 8.5g 3.2g
Ingredients
- Main Recipe
Crumble Topping
Spoon measurements may change based on how you scoop the ingredients.
For the most accurate results and nutrition info, it’s best to use grams.
Method
You may also like
Why I Like this Recipe
I enjoy this bake because it’s full of apples and oats under a buttery crumble topping. The cinnamon and nutmeg add a Christmas flavour. It only takes 20 minutes to prepare and makes eight portions, so I can warm up a homemade pudding whenever I want.
Tips and Variations
- Swap some of the apple for diced pear, keeping the total fruit weight at 860g.
- Fold a small handful of raisins into the base for extra sweetness and a chewy texture.
- Add some finely grated orange zest to the crumble for extra flavour with the cinnamon and nutmeg.
- You can use semi-skimmed milk instead of almond milk.
- Serve it warm with a little custard on the side.
- Add a small scoop of vanilla ice cream just before serving for a treat.
- Try a spoonful of thick Greek yoghurt for a tangy side.
Meal Storage
Let the bake cool, then refrigerate it in covered containers within 2 hours. Store at 0 to 5°C and use within 3 days.
Freezer tips
Wrap cooled portions and put them in an airtight freezer container or bag. Freeze for up to 2 months for best quality.
Defrost portions overnight in the fridge and use them within 24 hours of thawing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use plain quick oats in the base, but they’ll make it softer with less distinct oat flakes. Keep rolled oats in the crumble for a crunchier topping.
Yes. Swap the 50g of plain spelt flour for the same amount of plain wheat flour, and keep the other crumble ingredients the same.
Yes. Divide the base between small ovenproof dishes and sprinkle the crumble over each one. Smaller portions may cook faster, so check them earlier and take them out when the centres are set but still moist.
The topping can brown while the apple and oat base is still cooking. Loosely cover the tin with foil once the crumble is golden, or earlier if needed. Lower the oven temperature as described and check the centre is set before taking it out.
Closing Note
This apple crumble oat bake serves eight and makes a cosy Christmas pudding, with soft fruit under a buttery crumble. Bring the tin to the table and let everyone pick custard, ice cream or yoghurt as a topping. For more baking with oats and a crumble topping, try these blueberry crumble bars. For more ideas for the festive table, browse our Christmas and New Year recipes.
- 🍃 Lighter
- 🧊 Freezer Friendly
Recipe Tags
Reviews
Be first! Review this recipe now!
