Blueberry Crumble

Could I replace the coconut oil with applesauce?

PUL Team - Nov. 11, 2025, 3:07 a.m.

Hey Maureen! Coconut oil helps the crumble crisp up and hold together, while applesauce adds moisture and softness. So while you can always try, it won't work as a 1 for 1 swap. If you’d like to reduce the oil, you could try replacing half of it with applesauce. That way you keep some of the crispiness while still making it lighter. If you replace all of it, expect a softer, moist topping rather than a crunchy crumble. In case you're looking for other alternatives, vegan butter would be the most appropriate swap, or perhaps even margarine. I hope this helps! 🍎✨

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Great gluten free dessert option! Came out great 😊

I love this recipe but the amount of starch usually makes the filling to thick. I will reduce by 1 tablespoon next time.

🌟 RECIPE UPDATE: Thanks to your feedback, we’ve retested this recipe and made a few improvements! We increased the baking time and reduced the amount of blueberries, which helped perfect the balance between the filling and topping. We hope you love the updated version! 💛 xo, Sadia (21 Feb 2025)

So good! I feel a bit more crumble was needed relative to the amount of blueberries, but other than that - delish. Will definitely make again.

Amazing!!!! My toddler and my entire family loved it ♥️♥️♥️♥️

I did a single serving and used my air fryer at 325F for 12 minutes which worked with the frozen blueberries I was using. I had no sugar
so substituted maple syrup which changes the crumble texture so I did 1.5X the amount. Next time I would double it to get full coverage. The coconut flakes added a nice texture. Not overly sweet. Overall lovely, yummy, simple crumble. Can't wait to make again.

PUL Team - Jan. 9, 2024, 1:32 a.m.

Hey there, Mckenna, thanks a bunch for taking the time to share your experience with the crumble and air-fryer 😃

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I’ve made this twice now and it’s delicious! I agree with the other comment though, definitely needs more time in the oven. I did about 40 minutes.

PUL Team - Dec. 18, 2023, 5:35 a.m.

Hey Ruby, thanks for the tip! We use a top and bottom heating, not fan-assisted or convection, so that could perhaps lead to a different time. Do you know which oven setting you used? Thanks for feedback, it really helps us improve what we do 🤗

Ruby Hall - Feb. 19, 2024, 4:51 a.m.

I’m not too sure, but it’s probably a fan assisted oven!

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Really enjoyed the taste of this dessert! Had to cook longer than stated to get the desired golden colour and bubbling effect. In the future will probably put less blueberries and a bit more crumble!