Lighter Miso Caramel Apple Crumble
A healthier twist on a classic apple crumble, featuring a secret weapon of white miso paste that adds savory depth to the caramel. This quick and easy dessert is perfect for fall gatherings and proves you don’t have to choose between healthy and delicious.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 55-60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium apples (about 1.5 lbs / 680g), peeled, cored, and sliced (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp recommended)
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon (15g) white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (8g) cornstarch
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- ½ cup (60g) whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup (50g) solid coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons (28g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¼ cup (50g) packed brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with coconut oil or butter.
- Make the miso caramel filling: In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, white miso paste, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and cornstarch until smooth. Add sliced apples and toss gently to coat. Let sit for a few minutes.
- Make the crumble topping: In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add solid coconut oil and cold cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter, fork, or fingertips to cut fats into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter chunks.
- Assemble the crumble: Pour apple mixture into prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle crumble topping evenly over apples without packing down.
- Place dish on a baking sheet. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown. If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil after 25 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving to allow caramel to thicken.
- Serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
For best texture, keep coconut oil and butter cold. Use a mix of apple types (Granny Smith and Honeycrisp) for best results. Don’t skip the cornstarch—it thickens the caramel. Let crumble cool 15-20 minutes before serving to allow caramel to set. For extra crunchy topping, broil for last 1-2 minutes. Leftovers can be stored covered in refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of re
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 4
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