Apple Crisp or Crumble Filling
Apple Crisp or Crumble Filling is the warm, spiced apple base for a classic dessert where sliced apples are baked with sugar and cinnamon until tender and juicy. It's the heart of the dish, originating from the United Kingdom and becoming a staple in American and Commonwealth home cooking. The filling is typically topped with a crumbly mixture of oats, flour, butter, and sugar before baking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This filling is primarily a source of carbohydrates, mainly from the natural and added sugars in the apples, with a modest amount of dietary fiber. A typical serving provides around 150-200 calories, along with key nutrients like vitamin C and potassium from the fruit.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 IU |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the 'crisp' vs. 'crumble' distinction is a fun culinary debate; 'crisp' often implies an oat-based topping that bakes to a crunch, while 'crumble' can refer to a simpler flour-butter-sugar topping. Nutritionally, using a variety of apple types (like tart Granny Smith) can enhance both flavor and the retention of beneficial phytonutrients.
