If you love the warm, comforting flavours of traditional mince pies, this easy mince pie crumble recipe is a delicious way to enjoy them in a different form. Made with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, fruity Christmas mincemeat and a golden oat crumble topping, these individual desserts are perfect for the festive season.
Unlike traditional mince pies, which usually feature a pastry crust, these mini crumbles have a simple oat topping that adds a lovely texture without requiring pastry.
They’re easy to prepare, wonderfully comforting and ideal for Christmas gatherings, family dinners or a cosy winter evening.
Why You’ll Love This Mince Pie Crumble Recipe
- Easy to make: Simple ingredients and straightforward preparation.
- A lighter alternative: Uses apples, oats and a modest amount of light butter.
- Full of festive flavour: Sweet mincemeat, cinnamon and apples create a delicious Christmas-inspired dessert.
- Perfect individual portions: Made in small ramekins for easy serving.
- Great for entertaining: Prepare the filling ahead of time and bake when needed.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6 individual crumbles
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: British-inspired
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cooking Method: Oven
Ingredients
This easy Christmas crumble uses a handful of everyday ingredients.
For the Apple and Mincemeat Filling
- 300g apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
- 150g Christmas mincemeat
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Granulated sweetener, to taste (optional)
For the Oat Crumble Topping
- 60g rolled oats
- 30g plain flour
- 30g light butter or reduced-fat baking spread
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Granulated sweetener, to taste (optional)
How to Make Mince Pie Crumbles
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