Apples are rich in natural fruit sugars and contain the fibre, pectin which lowers cholesterol by forming a gel in the stomach that prevents total absorption of the fats in food. Blackberries or any other berry for that matter, are rich in vitamin C and pectin, plus boron, the bone builder and a number of antioxidants and phytochemicals, especially flavonoids.
Raw honey has never been heat treated so it retains all its B vitamins. Oats and millet flour are much better alternatives to wheat flour which can lead to weight gain because of it’s relatively fast releasing carbohydrate properties, amongst the plethora of people with intolerances to it. Oats lower cholesterol, due to their high fibre content and lead to greater satiety.
Makes 2 portions
- 200g cooking apples, chopped
- 100g blackberries
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 75ml cold water
For the topping:
- 50g porridge oats
- 2 tbsp millet flour
- 2 tbsp raw honey
Place the apple, blackberries, honey and water in a small pan. Cook over a gentle heat for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat, allow to cool slightly and then, transfer to a small pie dish.
Preheat the oven to 180C/ Gas 4. Place the oats and flour in a mixing bowl and stir well. Then mix in the honey. The mixture will appear a little lumpy. Scatter the mixture over the fruit. Do not press the mixture down. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the top is crisp.
