This Pomegranate Apple Crumble is sweet, tart, and spiced with cinnamon. The topping is a crunchy crumble without oats but includes all the warm winter spices that you know and love.

Homeschooling has given us so many chances to do things that being in public school you just don't get. Of course we have visited the police department, fire department, and like today, we have a field trip to Wonder Works.
But we get to do extreme things that public school kids don't get to do.
For example, last year with our homeschool group, both girls got the chance to fly small airplanes with a group called Young Eagles.
We've toured the water treatment plant, a local news station, the incinerator, and many other unique opportunities.
Kelsie is even getting dive lessons next week. It's crazy what doors open up when you're homeschooled.
Homeschooling never looks the same at any one home. We do a more traditional school approach, with lessons laid out for the day/week.
I have went through, and like a teacher created lesson plans for each subject that we do.
I have friends who do an unschooling approach and let their children lead them that day in what interests them. At the end of the day, all the kids have learned something.
why we love this pomegranate apple crumble/crisp recipe:
fall flavors - honey, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg make this a really great fall dessert idea.
the crumble topping - whether you call this a pomegranate apple crumble or a pomegranate apple crisp - in my eyes, it's really both the same thing. Even though it's really not! Check out the FAQs below to find out why!
Ingredients needed to make Pomegranate Apple Crisp:
- Granny Smith apples
- pomegranate arils
- honey
- lemon juice
- corn starch
- cinnamon
- flour
- brown sugar
- butter
- salt
- ginger
- nutmeg
How do you make pomegranate apple crisp?
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a square 8X8 baking dish, mix together the ingredients for the filling. (I just used my hands to toss it all together to coat everything)
- In a small bowl, using a pastry cutter, or you can use your hands. Mix together all the ingredients for the topping. Sprinkle it across the top, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, and there is bubbling around the edges.
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We buy our curriculum based on the needs for the current grade level, but also what interests Kelsie. For example the last two years we have studied Marine Biology and this year we are studying Zoology.
Not your typical 7th grade subject. But it's interesting to Kelsie, therefore she absorbs more, rather than just memorizing facts for the sake of taking a test.
For electives she is doing cursive, keyboarding, a president study, and culinary. These are all things that interest her.
Presidents? Yep. She wanted to learn who all the presidents were. So I bought a large book, and she's been studying one a week.
We started mid year last year and still going strong. Culinary? Yep, and that one is easy too. She helps so much in the kitchen.
I hope to get her into blogging one day as well. Or at least writing here once in a while.
Pomegranate Apple Crumble FAQS
can you mix pomegranate and apples together? Of course! They are both full of healthy things, ya know like vitamins, etc. Plus they taste so good together!
what is the best fruit to mix with pomegranate? Apple happens to be the most popular one. However, orange would be a tasty addition to pomegranate. (I wouldn't pair the two in this recipe)
is there a difference between pomegranate apple crisp and crumble? Crisps typically include oats or chopped nuts where a crumble does not. Both do include a yummy fruit mixture beneath.
are pomegranate seeds safe to eat? Yes! Some people call them arils, those some people...they are me! haha.
do you need to refrigerate a crumble? Yes. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can serve this cold or reheat in a 300 degree oven for 20 minutes before serving.
Kelsie helped with this Pomegranate Apple Crumble by making the topping. I think she probably ate just as much as she placed on the top.
Haha. I don't get what's so tasty about it raw. The cooked crunchy sweet version to me, is what to enjoy.
I love making crumbles. They are basically all the same. Some sort of fruit, with a thickener, sweetener, and then topped with a crunchy topping.
I use the same crumble for every crumble I make, because it's thick and sweet, and crunchy.
We use a crumble like this, because traditional crumbles have oats, and Kelsie can't have oats, with her food allergies. To be honest, I quite like this topping better anyhow. 🙂
I have made so many apple crumbles lately, and a mixture of apple and another fruit crumble, that I thought why not make a fallish/winterish version.
Pomegranates are usually in season throughout this time period, so let's kick off the first week of October with a seasonal crumble!
Pomegranate & Apple Crumble
This Pomegranate & Apple Crumble is sweet, tart, and spiced with cinnamon. The topping is a crunchy crumble with all the warm winter spices that you know and love.
Ingredients
- 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced about ¼ inch thick
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Topping
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ stick butter, room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a square 8X8 baking dish, mix together the ingredients for the filling. (I just used my hands to toss it all together to coat everything)
- In a small bowl, using a pastry cutter, or you can use your hands. Mix together all the ingredients for the topping. Sprinkle it across the top, and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, and there is bubbling around the edges.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 256Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 156mgCarbohydrates: 45gFiber: 4gSugar: 31gProtein: 2g
robin rue says
That sounds so good. We went apple picking recently, so we have tons of apples in the house right now, so this is a perfect way to use them.
Joanna says
This is a perfect way to use a couple!
Kristina says
This looks delicious! I love apples and never had a hot dessert such as this with pomegranate! I'd love to try this!
Joanna says
You must give it a try!
Tomi c says
I love crumbles. They're easy to bake and so versatile. Pomegranate is one of my fave Fall fruits. This pomegranate apple crumble would be perfect with a hot cider on a crisp Autumn day. Yummy!
Joanna says
I like the way you think! Now I want some cider. ?
Sapphire Kharyzma says
This sounds absolutely delicious. I've never had Pomegranate and Apple Crumble, but I totally want to now! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Joanna says
You are welcome! It's a combo not to be missed!
Jeanette says
I absolutely love pomegranates and I had no idea that you could put them in a pie. I am going to try this soon. My mouth is watering thinking about it.
Melissa Chapman says
I am not a very good baker but you made this crumble seem like anyone could make it. The pictures look so good I almost have to try to make it myself.
Amber Myers says
Yum, this looks like a fantastic dessert. I've never had this combo before so now I'm intrigued.
StylishGeek says
Pomegranate and Apples are my favorites so I am glad you are sharing this recipe! I definitely need to give it a try! Thanks for sharing!
candy says
Have never added pomegranate along with apple to a crumb. Will have to give it a chance and see what the family thinks.
Pam says
Crumbles just scream fall to me. This Apple and pomegranate crumble sounds delicious!
Jenn @ EngineerMommy says
I love a crumble cake. This one sounds so delicious. The combo of pomegranate and apple sounds so amazing right now!!
Cheryl says
Oooo this sounds yummy. I've never thought about a pomegranate and apple combo. I bet it's sweet and tart at the same time.
Terri Steffes says
This looks so delicious. With a big scoop of cinnamon ice cream. I'll be right over! 🙂
Marcie says
I was just talking to my neighbor about homeschooling! Kudos for you for doing it! And this crumble is definitely something I'd devour!
Journa Ramirez says
I didn't know that pomegranate and apple will be a delicious combination! I should try this, I'm a huge fan of apple desserts.
Ayana pitterson says
I honestly have never tried to cook with pomegranate. This recipe does look yummy, and you have taken my fear out of cooking with this fruit. Not sure why I thought it would be more complicated.
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Rachel says
This looks so good. Tart and sweet together. I am a huge fan of crumbles.
Blythe Alpern says
Apples and pomegranates really are the quintessential fall fruits. I love using them in desserts, especially when you combine them with cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg. So delicious.
Franc Ramon says
Homeschooling has evolved now and can really be more effective for some kids. The pomegranate apple crumble looks really delicious. Can I have some?
Our Family World says
We frequently have apple crumble at home but I have never tried adding pomegranate with the apples. I have to try your recipe. This looks fantastic!
Jessica Joachim says
This looks delicious! I love making apple crumble this time of the year, but I have never thought to use pomegranate! I will have to try it out.
Dwan says
Thanks for sharing this recipe! My husband is a huge fan of apple pie and I've never baked with pomegranates before. I can't wait to try.
Mimi Green says
This looks yummy, just yesterday I made an apple crisp for the first time. I will try this out the next time I'm moved to bake.
Lynn Woods says
Oh Yum! 2 of my favorite fruits.im going to have to try this. I haven't had pomegranate in so long!
reesa says
WOW! I have never had pomegranate in anything baked before! What a delicious treat!
Kita Bryant says
This had my mouth watering. I have always loved apple crumble recipes, let alone with pomegranate!
roxy says
Oh my goodness, this recipe is so timely with the beginning of Fall! I can almost taste this crumble cake now and I'd bet everything that it's super yummy. Bookmarked!
Anosa says
Home schooling sounds really lovely, there are so many things public schools can not do and this crumble looks delicious
Hey Sharonoox says
This looks so delish! I love a good crumbles and this is perfect for fall season.
Mama Ash says
This looks so delish! I never thought to add pomegranate!
adriana says
WOW this looks so good!! I always make apple crumble but never thought to add pomegranate. So yummy - perfect for fall too!
Jeannette says
Next time you make this, can you please send some my way? This looks too good.
Heather says
What a wonderful fall flavor creation! This looks so tasty and perfect for big family gatherings.
Kaity | With Kids and Coffee says
Gah, this looks so good! What a perfect dessert for the fall season. Pomegranate and apple is such a great combination.
Melissa Vera says
I love your approach to homeschooling. I never would have thought of adding pomegranate to apple crumbles, Yummy.