The idea for this recipe came from a recipe for Ginger Apple Crisp with Quinoa Flake Crust. I swapped the spices in the filling for caramelising and used apples and pears. Very easy and yummy. This could just as easily be made with pears only.
Caramelised Apple and Pear Quinoa Crumble
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| Serves | 3 |
| Prep time | 25 minutes |
| Cook time | 30 minutes |
| Total time | 55 minutes |
| Allergy / Intolerance | Amines, Artificial Addititives, Artificial Colours, Glutamates, Preservatives, Salicylates |
| Suitable for | Dairy / Lactose Free, Gluten Free, RPAH Elimination Diet - Low Chemical / Failsafe, RPAH Elimination Diet - Moderate Chemical, Salicylate Challenge |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Misc | Child Friendly, Pre-preparable, Serve Warm |
Quinoa crumble with caramelised apples and pears.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 3 Medium Red or Golden Delicous apples (peeled, cored and diced)
- 3 Medium pears (peeled, cored and diced)
- 2 tablespoons butter or Nuttelex
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
For the topping:
- 11/2 cups quinoa flakes
- 4 tablespoons butter or Nuttelex
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
To serve:
- Vanilla custard or ice cream
Additional for greasing:
- Butter or Nuttelex
Directions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 180°C and lightly grease a medium sized oven-proof dish. |
| 2. | Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the butter or Nuttelex and let it melt. |
| 3. | Add the apples and pears and coat in the butter/Nuttelex. |
| 4. | Add the brown sugar and stir through. |
| 5. | Cook for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit has softened and is turning brown. Transfer to the greased dish. |
| 6. | In a small bowl combine the quinoa flakes, butter/Nuttlelex and brown sugar for the topping. |
| 7. | Spread the topping over the fruit. |
| 8. | Bake in the oven for about 30 minutes until crisp and brown. |
| 9. | Serve warm with custard or ice cream. |
Note
Moderate Salicylates, Low Amines, Low Glutamates, Dairy-free (if using Nuttelex), Gluten-free
For a Low Chemical / Failsafe version use pears only and/or poached chokos instead of apples.
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