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Low in fat and calories apples are high in fibre and have powerful nutritional benefits. They are members of the rose family, with a huge number of varieties and tastes, ranging from the moderately sweet Fuji to the pleasantly tart Granny Smith.
The health giving qualities of nuts include protection against diabetes, dementia and gallstones. Widely used in vegetarian cookery, nuts are a versatile and popular ingredient in many savoury dishes, salads and desserts.
Method
The Health Benefits of Apples
To Make the Fruit FillingPlace the apples into a saucepan, add a little cold water and heat. Stirring frequently to prevent the fruit from burning.When the apples are soft, remove them from the heat and gently stir in the raspberries.Place the apples and raspberries into an 18cm oven proof dish.To Make the Crumble ToppingPlace the flour, oats [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], cinnamon and sugar into a large mixing bowl.Add the pieces of margarine and rub into the dry ingredients with the fingertips, until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.Stir in the almonds and walnuts.Tip the crumble mixture over the fruit and level off.Place into the oven and cook for 15 - 20 minutes, Gas Mark 5/190°, until the fruit is bubbling and the crumble topping is golden brown.
The Health Benefits of Nuts
This dish can be frozen before cooking for later use if required.
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Apple and Raspberry Nut Crumble RecipeIngredients150g Wholemeal Flour100g Brown Sugar100g Vegetable Fat Margarine [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], cut into small squares100g Rolled Oats1 teaspoon Ground CInnamon50g Walnuts, lightly chopped50g Flaked Almonds2 Large Apples, cored and chopped50g Raspberries - fresh or frozen
A versatile fruit, apples are delicious raw or cooked and can be puréed, baked or braised. Successfully combined with raspberries, this healthy dairy-free recipe benefits from the presence of nuts.
Nuts are a good source of protein, B Vitamins and 'healthy fats' - Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids - which are linked to heart protectors; while the walnuts and almonds used in this recipe also contain tryptophan, an amino acid that promotes the 'feel good' hormone serotonin, which helps to ward off depression.
All varieties of apple contain a long list of phytonutrients that function as antioxidants [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], such as quercetin, catechin, phloridzin and cholorgenic acid. Research into the phytochemicals in apples - published 12 May 2004 by Cornell University, New York - demonstrates that apples can act as an effective source of protection against cardiovascular diseases, cancer, asthma and diabetes.
Apples also contain Flavonoids, which protect the body from inflammation and help to regulate blood pressure. As well as being a good source of Vitamin C apples contain soluble (pectin) and insoluble (cellulose) fibre, which both help to control LDL (bad) cholesterol levels.
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