How to make the perfect fruit crumble

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option while margarine is often less expensive.

mixed berries

🥗Healthier: fresh strawberries

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh strawberries provide a healthier option, while canned fruit can be more cost-effective.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is often cheaper.

almonds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are a nutritious alternative, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

If using hard fruit, such as apples, pears or quince, cut the fruit into small pieces or cook it before it goes into the dish. Remember to peel and remove any blemishes from harder fruits.

If using soft fruit like berries, peaches or plums, cook it with some cornflour before it goes into the oven to help thicken the juices.

Rub the ingredients for the topping together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Don't worry about any lumps, that will just give the topping a nice texture.

If you prefer a crunchier topping, cook the crumble separate from the fruit.

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