Pregnancy Recipe
Desserts
Whole-wheat fruit crumble with custard
A comforting apple and pear crumble with a whole-wheat oat topping, served with custard made from pasteurized milk.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Portions
- 6
- Moderate
- Pregnancy
- Vegetarian
- Fibre-rich
- Freezer-friendly
- Budget-friendly

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Only swaps that keep this recipe pregnancy-safe are offered. Allergen information below updates when you choose one.
Ingredients
For 6 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
Amounts are converted from the metric original and rounded to measures you can use at home. Cups are US cups (240 ml) and oven temperatures include Fahrenheit.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 2. Wash, peel and slice the apples and pears and place in an ovenproof dish.
- Step 3. Rub the butter into the flour and oats until it resembles breadcrumbs, then stir in the brown sugar.
- Step 4. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit.
- Step 5. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and the fruit is soft.
- Step 6. Meanwhile, make the custard by whisking custard powder and granulated sugar with a little cold milk to a paste, then heating the rest of the milk and stirring in the paste; cook gently until thickened and steaming hot.
- Step 7. Serve the crumble hot with the custard.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Cereals containing gluten
- Contains: Milk
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
