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

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Jamie Oliver Vegan Apple Crumble

Course: Desserts

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

366

kcal

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.