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Home » Dairy Free » Ambrosia Apple Crumble Tart.

Ambrosia Apple Crumble Tart.

Dec 8, 2014 · Modified: Oct 12, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 39 Comments

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A delicious apple tart is topped with a sweet crumble for a delicious allergy friendly dessert. #vegan #ad

This delicious Ambrosia apple crumble tart is perfect for your fall gatherings. This tart is wonderful served warm with vanilla ice cream.

apple crumble tart

Disclosure: As a member of the Healthy Aperture Blogger Network, I was asked to participate in the #iloveambrosia campaign. I was compensated for my time and gifted a dozen Ambrosia apples. As always, all opinions are my own. 

I would say that apples are a staple in our house. I always have a bowl of them on the counter, and we often eat them with peanut butter as a snack. I also love to dice them up very small and put them on my oatmeal with some cinnamon sugar. When we think of pie in our house, we think of apple pie, because that’s our favorite.

An apple crumble tart….now that’s a dessert that’s worthy of a special occasion!
Ambrosia apples have bright pinkish red skin over a creamy background. Of course we sampled some right away, and we were blown away with how sweet and crisp they were! I had to remind Darryl that I needed to save some of these delicious apples for the recipe! The natural sweetness of these apples makes them ideal for desserts – you can reduce the amount of sugar you normally use and let the sweet taste of Ambrosia apples shine through.
I decided to make an Ambrosia Apple Crumble Tart. We were in the mood for an apple dessert, and it was a toss-up between a pie and a crumble, so I thought, why not combine the two?
gluten free apple crumble tart
I was so pleased with the way that these apples held up in the pie. They held together very well and were not mushy. The flavor of this Ambrosia apple tart was delicious! We had guests over and everyone loved this dessert.
This recipe works well with both gluten free flour blends as well as with spelt flour or all-purpose flour.
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Ambrosia apple crumble tart - this is a delicous and easy holiday dessert!
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Ambrosia Apple Crumble Tart.

A tasty apple crumble tart topped with a delicious sugary crust!

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 376 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 cup spelt flour*
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ Tablespoon sugar
  • ⅓ cup cold vegan buttery spread
  • 3-4 Tablespoons cold water

For the filling:

  • 4 Ambrosia apples peeled and thinly sliced**
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ginger

For the crumble topping:

  • ½ cup spelt flour*
  • 1 cup certified gluten free oats
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 Tablespoons vegan buttery spread cut into small chunks

Instructions

  1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the spelt flour, salt, and sugar. Add the buttery spread and mix using a pastry cutter.
  2. Add the cold water a little bit at a time and mix until the dough just comes together.
  3. Flatten the dough into a disk and wrap with plastic wrap. Place dough in the freezer for one hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  5. Line a surface with wax paper and sprinkle flour on top. Flour the rolling pin as well. Roll out the dough into a 16 inch circle if you are using a 12 inch tart pan. You can adjust the size of your dough to fit the pan you have.
  6. Put the dough into the tart pan and press it into the sides, removing any excess. Prick the bottom all over with a fork, then bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
  7. While the tart bakes, combine the Ambrosia apples with the cinnamon, ginger, and sugar and set aside.
  8. In a large bowl, place the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon and mix together. Add the vegan buttery spread and mix using a pastry cutter until the mixture becomes a crumb topping.
  9. Remove the crust from the oven and fill with the apples and then place the crumble on top.
  10. Bake the tart at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.
  11. Let cool before serving.

Recipe Notes

*I have made both the crust and the topping with gluten free flour - I prefer King Arthur Multi Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend.

**You can use any variety of apple that you like if you can't get Ambrosia apples.

Nutrition Facts
Ambrosia Apple Crumble Tart.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Sodium 209mg9%
Potassium 158mg5%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 810IU16%
Vitamin C 4.2mg5%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This apple crumble tart is:

  • perfect for Thanksgiving
  • delicious with dairy free ice cream
  • free of the top allergens
This Ambrosia apple crumble tart is made with a buttery topping and is a delicious dessert for the holidays! #iloveambrosia
Ambrosia apples are non-GMO (as are all US grown apples). They can be found in most major supermarkets from November to March, so they are a delicious addition to holiday dessert recipes.
What’s your favorite apple dessert?

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Desserts, food, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan Tagged With: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Nightshade Free, Nut Free, Onion Free, Peanut Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, thanksgiving, Tree Nut Free

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Comments

  1. Melanie @ Nutritious Eats

    December 11, 2014 at 1:39 pm

    This looks delicious- pinning for later! and those apples are so yummy!

    Reply
  2. Julia

    December 9, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    Truth: I don’t think I’ve ever had an ambrosia apple, but they look like just my type! Hearty, sweet, crunchy, YUM! I bet this crumble was a joy to eat! Beautiful as always, m’dear!

    Reply
  3. Annie @Maebells

    December 9, 2014 at 11:32 am

    I love ambrosia apples! They are my favorite by far, and this tart looks amazing! My kind of dessert! :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 14, 2014 at 12:28 am

      Thank you, Annie!

      Reply
  4. gretchen | kumquat

    December 9, 2014 at 9:54 am

    you and i would get along just fine… i’m a fan of the same apples, eaten with the same purpose. and ambrosia… yummo, right! i’m such a fan. and would happily consume that tart… the streusel alone is mouth-watering!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 14, 2014 at 12:31 am

      Thank you, Gretchen!

      Reply
  5. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven

    December 9, 2014 at 9:24 am

    My mom and I discovered Ambrosia apples last fall and we’ve been hooked ever since! They’re seriously the BEST ever apple! I absolutely love their feature in this gorgeous tart! That crumble is speaking to me. :) Pinned!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 14, 2014 at 12:32 am

      Thank you, Sarah! They are such a good apple!

      Reply
  6. Thalia @ butter and brioche

    December 9, 2014 at 5:48 am

    Never heard of ambrosia apples, you definitely have got me curious to know what they taste like. Judging from the images for this crumble tart though, I bet they are delicious!

    Reply
  7. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen

    December 9, 2014 at 1:08 am

    This tart is just lovely! I love that you combined a pie and a crumble. Spples with peanut butter are one of my favorite snacks as well!

    Reply
  8. Alex Caspero MA,RD (@delishknowledge)

    December 8, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    Ambrosia apples are the BEST! Love the idea of them in this tart! I am a huge fan of apple crumbles, can’t wait to make this over the holidays!

    Reply
  9. Arman @ thebigmansworld

    December 8, 2014 at 11:31 pm

    Absolutely LOVE a good crumble and even better with apples (peaches and pears fail!). Pinning!

    Reply
  10. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    December 8, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    I’ve never heard of ambrosia apples either! I’m going to keep my eye out for them at my market. This tart looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 8, 2014 at 9:57 pm

      Thank you, Natalie!

      Reply
  11. Katie @ Produce On Parade

    December 8, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    I love a crumble! More than apple pie :) I’ve never used spelt flour before, might have to try! Ambrosia apples are so pretty, huh?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 8, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Amrbrosia apples are really pretty! I love the color of the skin.

      Reply
  12. genevieve y

    December 8, 2014 at 8:29 pm

    I think I tried an ambrosia apple when I went apple picking but I don’t remember how they taste like. I bet they’re good, though! Apple crumble is one of my favourite desserts and I love that you’ve made it even better by giving this one a crust. Deeeelish!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 8, 2014 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks, Genevieve!

      Reply
  13. Lisa

    December 8, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    Yum! This crumble tart looks beautiful!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 8, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      Thanks, Lisa!

      Reply
  14. Sarah Grace

    December 8, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    This looks wonderful! I love apple crisps :)
    xoxo Sarah Grace, Fresh Fit N Healthy.

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 8, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      Thank you, Sarah Grace!

      Reply
  15. Marisa @ Uproot from Oregon

    December 8, 2014 at 2:27 pm

    Wow these sound delicious! Love your combo of pie and crisp!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 8, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      Thank you, Marisa!

      Reply
  16. nataliejo344

    December 8, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    Ambrosia apples are everything an apple should be! I just buy them whenever I spot them, and I just got my mom hooked on them too :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 8, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      Nice! I have not seen them in the store yet!

      Reply
    • Kelly

      December 14, 2014 at 12:34 am

      Fun! I haven’t seen them in the stores near me yet!

      Reply
  17. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

    December 8, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Yum! Apples are the greatest! Ambrosia are a beautiful variety!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      December 8, 2014 at 10:00 pm

      They are beautful!

      Reply
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