Looking for a delicious new way to serve turnips? This Turnip Apple Crumble is an easy and comforting side dish that combines tender turnips and sweet apples with a delicious crumble topping.

The natural sweetness of the apples pairs beautifully with the mild, earthy flavor of the turnips, creating a flavourful side dish that is perfect for family dinners and holiday meals.

This turnip and apple side dish is especially wonderful alongside roasted meats, making it a great choice for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a cozy Sunday dinner.

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To begin I folded up some paper towel and placed it in a glass cake pan.

I stood the turnip on its end on top of the paper towel.

Next I put the turnip in the microwave and cooked it on high power for 10 minutes.

When the microwave was done I turned the turnip onto it's other end and again cooked for 10 minutes.

While the turnip was cooking I prepared the chunky apple sauce and the crumble topping.

I placed the sliced apples in a microwaveable bowl and added the granulated sugar, water and cinnamon.

Now this can be set aside until the turnip is cooked.

Then I prepared the crumble topping by dumping the flour, brown sugar, margarine and salt into a small mixing bowl.

I used a fork to mix the crumble ingredients together.

Once the turnip was cooked on both ends I removed it from the microwave and allowed it to stand for 5 minutes.

Next I covered the apples with wax paper and put them in the microwave to cook on high for 7 to 9 minutes stirring once.

While the apples finished cooking I cut one end off of the turnip and used two forks to peel the skin down off the turnip.

I turned the turnip over and cut the other end off and finished peeling with the forks.

After peeling I dumped the turnip into a mixing bowl.

I removed the apple sauce from the microwave and mashed it up with a potato masher.

Now I measured out ½ cup of the apple sauce and added it to the turnip.  

I continued using the potato masher to combine the turnip and apple sauce until no large chunks remained.

Then I sprayed a small casserole dish with cooking spray and layered a third of the turnip on the bottom.

I topped the turnip with half of the remaining apple sauce, about 1 cup. 

Now I repeated the layers and ended with a turnip layer.

The last step was to spread the crumble mixture over the last layer of turnip.

I baked the crumble uncovered in the oven for 1 hour at 350F.

This Turnip Apple Crumble is a delicious way to give a classic root vegetable a fresh twist. 

If you’re looking for a unique turnip and apple side dish, this recipe is a wonderful choice for both everyday dinners and holiday gatherings.

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Ingredients You'll Need to Make this Turnip Apple Crumble:

• 1 turnip
• 4 cups apples peeled and sliced
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup water
• ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free All Purpose Flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup margarine
• ½ teaspoon salt

How to Make Turnip Apple Crumble:

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Fold paper towel and place in a microwaveable dish. Stand turnip on its end on top of paper towel.
3. Put in microwave and cook on high power for 10 minutes.
4. When done turn turnip onto it's other end and again cook for 10 minutes.
5. While turnip is cooking prepare the chunky apple sauce and crumble topping.
6. Place the sliced apples in a microwaveable bowl and add the granulated sugar, water and cinnamon. Set aside until turnip is cooked.
7. Prepare the crumble topping by mixing the flour, brown sugar, margarine and salt together in a small bowl.
8. Once turnip has been cooked on both ends remove from microwave and allow it to stand for 5 minutes.
9. Cover the apples with wax paper and put them in the microwave to cook on high for 7 to 9 minutes stirring once.
10. Cut one end off of the turnip and use two forks to peel the skin down off the turnip. Turn over and cut the other end off and finish peeling.
11. Place peeled turnip into a mixing bowl.
12. Remove the apple sauce from the microwave and mash with potato masher.
13. Add ½ cup of the apple sauce to the turnip and use the potato masher to combine until no large chunks remain.
14. Spray a small casserole dish with cooking spray. Layer a third of the turnip on the bottom. Top with half of the remaining apple sauce. About 1 cup. Repeat the layers ending with turnip.
15. Spread the crumble mixture over the last layer of turnip.
16. Bake uncovered in the oven for 1 hour.
17. Remove from oven and serve with your favourite holiday meal!

FAQs:

Is Turnip Apple Crumble a dessert?
No, this Turnip Apple Crumble is a side dish, not a dessert. The earthy flavor of turnips combined with sweet apples makes it a delicious accompaniment to roasted meats and holiday dinners.

What kind of apples are best for Turnip Apple Crumble?
A firm apple that holds its shape when cooked works well in this recipe. Depending on your preference, you can use a sweeter or slightly tart apple to balance the flavor of the turnips.

Can I make Turnip Apple Crumble ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the components ahead of time and refrigerate them until you are ready to bake. This makes it a convenient make-ahead side dish for Thanksgiving or other holiday meals.

What does Turnip Apple Crumble taste like?
Turnip Apple Crumble has a delicious balance of earthy, savory turnip and sweet apple flavors. The crumble topping adds texture and brings the ingredients together.

What can I serve with Turnip Apple Crumble?
This turnip side dish pairs especially well with roasted turkey, chicken, pork, beef, ham, and other hearty main dishes. It makes a wonderful addition to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

How do I store leftover Turnip Apple Crumble?
Allow leftovers to cool and place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until heated through.

Can Turnip Apple Crumble be frozen?
Freezing is possible, although the texture of the apples and crumble topping may change slightly after thawing. For the best texture, enjoy this side dish fresh or refrigerated.

Is Turnip Apple Crumble good for Thanksgiving?
Yes! This turnip and apple side dish is a wonderful alternative to traditional vegetable sides and adds something different to a Thanksgiving table. The combination of sweet apples and earthy turnips pairs beautifully with turkey and other holiday dishes.

What makes Turnip Apple Crumble a good side dish?
The combination of savory turnips, sweet apples, and a crunchy crumble topping creates a side dish with contrasting flavors and textures. It is also an easy way to introduce more turnips into your meals.