This easy and delicious Vegan Apple Crumble by Jamie Oliver is a comforting, sweet treat perfect for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients like apples, cinnamon, and ground almonds, it offers a warm, crunchy topping with a juicy, tender filling. I whipped this up for a weekend dinner party and it disappeared in minutes! (inspired by Jamie Oliver)
Ingredients Needed
- 1.5kg mixed apples (approx. 3.3 lbs, half Bramley if possible)
- 200g golden caster sugar (1 cup)
- 1 lemon
- 100g unsalted vegan butter (cold, 7 tbsp)
- 100g plain flour (3/4 cup + 1 tbsp)
- 100g ground almonds (1 cup)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
How To Make Jamie Oliver Vegan Apple Crumble
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6.
- Cook the Apples: Peel, core, and chop apples into 3cm chunks. Place in a pan with 100g sugar and a few gratings of lemon zest. Cover and cook for 5 mins until softened, then let cool slightly.
- Make the Crumble Topping: Rub vegan butter into flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add ground almonds, cinnamon, and remaining sugar. Scrunch to form clumps for extra crunch.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer apples to a 25x30cm baking dish. Sprinkle over the crumble. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with plant-based vanilla custard, cream, or ice cream.
Why I Love This Recipe
This crumble is everything a dessert should be—sweet, warming, and satisfyingly crunchy on top. The combo of tangy apples and almondy topping is just heavenly.
Recipe Tips
- Use a mix of apples for depth of flavor.
- Don’t overcook the apples or they’ll go mushy.
- Cold vegan butter is key for crumbly texture.
- Scrunch the topping for big crispy chunks.
- Let it rest a few mins after baking before serving.
How To Store Jamie Oliver Vegan Apple Crumble
- At Room Temperature: Cool and cover. Safe for up to 2 hours.
- In the Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- In the Freezer: Freeze cooled crumble in a container or wrap well. Keeps for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat at 180°C/350°F for 10–15 mins until warmed through.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- Can I use other fruits? Absolutely! Pears, berries, or rhubarb all work beautifully.
- Can I make it gluten-free? Yes, just use gluten-free flour.
- Is this good for meal prep? Totally—make ahead and reheat when ready.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/8 of the recipe)
- Calories: 366
- Total Fat: 16.3g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4g
- Total Carbohydrate: 55.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.1g
- Sugars: 43.7g
- Protein: 4.4g
Try More Jamie Oliver Recipes:
- Jamie Oliver Pear & Blackberry Crumble
- Jamie Oliver Air-Fryer Pineapple Tarte Tatin
- Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Pear Dessert
- Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients Apple Crumble Cookies
Jamie Oliver Vegan Apple Crumble
Course: Desserts4
servings15
30
minutes366
Tender apples and a golden almond topping make this vegan crumble a cozy classic—easy to bake and even better with plant-based custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Mixed apples, sugar, lemon
Vegan butter, flour, almonds, cinnamon
Directions
- Preheat oven.
- Cook chopped apples with sugar and lemon zest.
- Rub butter into flour, add almonds, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Assemble in dish and bake.
- Serve with vegan custard or ice cream.