Prune and Apple Crumble
Prune and Apple Crumble is a warm, comforting dessert originating from the United Kingdom, featuring a base of tender, stewed apples and prunes topped with a buttery, oaty crumble. It's a classic autumnal treat that highlights the natural sweetness of the fruit, often enhanced with warm spices like cinnamon.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily high in carbohydrates, with significant natural sugars from the fruit and added sugar in the crumble topping. It provides a good source of dietary fiber and key minerals like potassium, with a typical serving containing around 350-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 68 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Sodium | 95 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin K | 12 mcg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, crumbles evolved as a simpler, more rustic alternative to pies during times of rationing, making them a staple of British home baking. Nutritionally, using prunes adds a unique boost of antioxidants and sorbitol, which can aid digestion.
