MIXED BERRY CRUMBLE by Dr. Cindy Tanzar
Plan: (Maintenance)
Serving information: Makes 8-10 servings.
Treat yourself to a vibrant and wholesome dessert with this Mixed Berry Crumble. Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries, each spoonful is a delightful celebration of rich, fruity flavors. The berries are perfectly balanced with a touch of Swerve or other low-calorie sweeteners, enhanced by the zesty brightness of lemon juice and zest. Topped with a crumbly, nutty mixture of almond flour and chopped pecans, seasoned with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this crumble is both satisfying and guilt-free. With its crunchy topping and juicy filling, it’s the perfect guiltless indulgence for any occasion, whether served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or chilled on its own.
INGREDIENTS
- For the Filling:
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 3 Tbsp Swerve, Monkfruit or Allulose (or more if berries are tart, to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. xanthan gum (healthy baking aisle)
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- For the Crumb Topping:
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg (or more cinnamon)
- 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp) Kerry Gold butter, melted
- 1/4 cup Swerve Brown
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 375˚F. Grease an 8×8 ceramic or glass baking dish or 8-1/2 to 9-inch glass or ceramic pie plate.
- Mix the Swerve and xanthan gum in a cup and set aside.
- Add the berries, lemon juice and zest to a large bowl and sprinkle with Swerve mixture, tossing gently until coated. Pour into a buttered dish.
- In a separate bowl, add the almond flour, pecans, cinnamon and nutmeg into a bowl, mixing well.
- Mix in the melted butter and Swerve Brown, using your hands or a fork to combine. Sprinkle the crumble over the apples.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Tent with foil around 20-25 minutes to prevent overbrowning, if needed.
- Serve with organic heavy whipped cream, which is great with 1 Tbsp vanilla & liquid stevia, to taste.