HEALTHY FRUIT CRUMBLE WITH APPLES, PEARS AND PLUMS

I love using what grows in our garden, and this healthy fruit crumble is the easiest way to enjoy it all.

There’s something special about autumn mornings in our garden. It’s not big, but it’s full of life and full of fruit. When we bought the house, the garden was already blessed with beautiful fruit trees that had been planted by the previous owners, a couple who were real gardening enthusiasts.

Thanks to them, we now enjoy a mix of early and late apple varieties, two plum trees, and my favourite, a pear tree that grows three kinds of pears on one trunk. Summer, late summer, and autumn pears, all sharing space and sunlight. Every year, it feels like a little miracle watching them ripen one after another.

So when the fruit starts to pile up in baskets by the kitchen door, I know it’s crumble time.

From Garden To Freezer And To The Oven

It’s now October, and while the plum trees have finished for the year, our freezer still holds a few bags of those juicy September plums. The apple and pear trees, on the other hand, are still full — some fruits have already fallen, others are still ripening in the autumn sun.

This crumble brings them all together, using frozen plums for their rich, jammy flavour and freshly picked apples and pears for texture and sweetness. It’s the kind of mix that fills the kitchen with the scent of autumn and makes you grateful for every season’s harvest.

Healthier, Simple, And Full Of Flavour

My husband loves something sweet with his coffee, and I try to keep our treats on the healthier side. Instead of opting for store-bought cakes loaded with sugar and refined flour, I embrace simplicity and use what we grow, returning to the basics.

This healthy fruit crumble is made with no added sugar, relying instead on the natural sweetness of apples, pears, and plums, complemented by a hint of cinnamon. The fruit turns beautifully soft and juicy, and the oat nut crumble topping gives the dessert its lovely crunch and warm, nutty aroma.

What Do You Need For This No Added Sugar Crumble

INGREDIENTS

I prefer my crumble to be full of fruit and have only a little topping for crunch, so I use around 8 to 10 large apples.

I prefer to use a ceramic baking tray measuring 20 cm x 30 cm (8 inches x 12 inches).

For the mixed fruit layer:

• apples, peeled and grated (I prefer Brambley apples)
• pears, peeled and sliced
• frozen or fresh plums, halved and pitted
• ground cinnamon

For the oat nut crumble topping:

• rolled oats
• chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
• maple syrup
• coconut oil or butter (melted)
• cinnamon

Easy Step-by-Step Guide To Make Healthy Fruit Crumble

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Prepare the fruit: Peel, quarter, and core the apples and pears, and halve the plums if using fresh ones.
3. Grate: Add grated apples, pears, and plums to a baking dish, and mix gently. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
4. To make the crumble topping, combine oats, nuts, maple syrup, and coconut oil or butter in a bowl. Stir until all ingredients are lightly coated and sticky.
5. Assemble: Spread the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit.
6. Bake for about 40–45 minutes, until the topping turns golden and the fruit begins to bubble through the edges.
7. Cool slightly before serving. It tastes best warm.

How We Enjoy This Fruit Mix With Oat Nut Crumble Topping

We’re two very different crumble eaters in this house. I like mine as it is, straight from the oven, still warm, maybe with a cup of coffee. It’s enough. The fruit gives all the sweetness I need.

My husband, on the other hand, wouldn’t skip his custard or ice cream for the world. That’s his version of happiness, and I’m OK with that. I’ll take my crumble clean, thank you, no unnecessary empty calories.

But coffee? Always yes.

Serving Tip

This mixed fruit crumble is best enjoyed warm, straight from the oven, when the fruit turns soft and juicy and the topping becomes golden and crisp. It pairs beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of warm custard, double cream or a spoonful of thick Greek yoghurt for a lighter twist.

If there’s any left (which rarely happens), let it cool completely and store it in the fridge, covered, for up to three days. It reheats perfectly in the oven or air fryer, keeping that lovely crunch on top.

Why I Love This Recipe

It’s easy. It’s wholesome. And it’s a reminder that healthy eating doesn’t mean giving up pleasure. When you bake with what you grow, even if it’s something you’ve tucked away in the freezer from a good harvest, food naturally tastes better.

This mixed fruit crumble is a little taste of the garden: apples for balance, pears for sweetness, and plums for colour and tang. It’s comforting, juicy, and full of natural flavour, proof that a no added sugar crumble is still a proper treat. I love how the oats and nuts bring just enough crunch to balance the soft, caramelised fruit underneath.

👉 Whether you’re trying to eat cleaner, healthier or want a quick, affordable dessert that feels comforting, this healthy fruit crumble recipe brings the best of both worlds.

Looking for more seasonal inspiration?

This healthy fruit crumble celebrates the flavours of autumn — sweet fruit, cosy aromas, and simple comfort. Discover more seasonal recipes below and keep your kitchen filled with warmth, colour, and delicious homemade meals to share.

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HEALTHY FRUIT CRUMBLE WITH APPLES, PEARS AND PLUMS

AUTHOR Helena – GrandmaZeal

Enjoy this healthy fruit crumble with apples, pears & plums from the garden. Simple, warm, and full of natural sweetness with oats, nuts & cinnamon.

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Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time40 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine British

Servings 8

Calories 311 kcal

Cooking Tools

• Baking tray approx. 30x 20 cm (8×12 inches)

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Ingredients

 

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For the mixed fruit layer:

• ▢ 8-10 large Bramley apples - Or any others
• ▢ 2 Pears
• ▢ 1/2 cup Plums - you can add more or less
• ▢ 1 tsp Cinammon powder - add more if you like

For the oat and nut topping:

• ▢ 1 cup Rolled oats
• ▢ 1/2 cup Mixed chopped nuts - Almonds, walnuts, pecans, Brazil nuts
• ▢ 2 tbsp Maple syrup - Use keto version
• ▢ 1/4 cup Coconut oil - Or butter

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F)
• Peel, quarter and core the apples and pears. Halve the plums if you have fresh ones.
  8-10 large Bramley apples, 2 Pears, 1/2 cup Plums
• Then grate aples and pears streaignt to the baking dish, spread plums over.
• Level and sprinkle with cinnamon powder.
  1 tsp Cinammon powder
• In a separate bowl mix all ingredients for crumble topp
  1 cup Rolled oats, 1/2 cup Mixed chopped nuts, 2 tbsp Maple syrup, 1/4 cup Coconut oil
• Spread the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit.
• Bake for about 40–45 minutes, until the topping turns golden and the fruit begins to bubble through the edges.
• Cool slightly before serving. It tastes best warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 13gFiber: 9gSugar: 32gNet carb: 43g

Nutritional facts in this recipe are only informative. The calculation might slightly vary, depending on the exact ingredients you use. For accuracy, enter your specific ingredients into a nutrition calculator like MyFitnessPal or Calorieking.

To calculate net carb use this method:

Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar alcohols = Net carb

Keyword apple, pear and plum crumble, healthy fruic crumble

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