How Many Syns in Aunt Bessie’s Apple Crumble? + 3 Easy Slimming World Apple Crumble Recipes

Everyone deserves a treat now and then, even when following Slimming World. The best part? You can still enjoy your favourites in moderation, as long as you count the syns.

But how many syns are in Aunt Bessie’s Apple Crumble, and is it worth spending your daily allowance on?

A slice of Aunt Bessie’s Apple Crumble will cost you 12 syns on Slimming World. That’s a big chunk of your daily 15-syn allowance, so you’ll need to save most of your syns if you want to enjoy it.

The high syn value comes from the sugar and fat used in the crumble topping, which makes it much heavier than a homemade Slimming World-friendly version.

Can You Eat Aunt Bessie’s Apple Crumble on Slimming World?

Yes — you absolutely can! One of the best parts about Slimming World is that nothing is banned. As long as you count the syns and stay within your daily allowance, there’s no reason why you can’t have a slice of Aunt Bessie’s Apple Crumble as an occasional treat.

However, at 12 syns per slice, it doesn’t leave you with much wiggle room for the rest of the day. If you know you’ll want dessert, it’s best to plan ahead and keep your other meals lower in syns.

Low-Syn Alternatives to Aunt Bessie’s Apple Crumble

If you’re craving something similar but want to save syns, here are some supermarket crumble and pie alternatives to compare:

• M&S Apple Bramley Pie – 17 syns per slice
• M&S Bramley Apple & Blackberry Crumble – 17 syns per slice
• Tesco Rhubarb Crumble – 15 syns a slice
• Deliciously Ella Blackberry & Apple Crumble – 13 syns per portion
• Mr Kipling Custard, Apple & Pear Crumble Tarts – 10.5 syns each
• Tesco Free From Caramel Apple Crumble Tarts – 8 syns each
• Sainsbury’s Bramley Apple Crumble – 15.5 syns per crumble
• Sainsbury’s Be Good to Yourself Apple & Blackberry Crumbles – 10 syns each
• Sainsbury’s Free From Apple Crumble Slices – 7 syns each
• ASDA Traybake Apple Crumbles – 14 syns a slice
• ASDA Free From Apple Crumble Pies – 8 syns each
• Aunt Bessie’s Apple Pie – 18 syns per portion
• Morrisons Small Apple Crumbles – 17 syns each
• Morrisons Basic Apple Crumble – 14.5 syns per slice

👉 As you can see, most supermarket crumbles are very high in syns. If you’re a crumble lover, the best solution is to make your own Slimming World-friendly version at home.

Slimming World Apple Crumble Recipes – 3 Delicious Low-Syn Options

Craving a cosy pudding without going off plan? These Slimming World apple crumble recipes let you enjoy the comfort of a warm dessert while keeping your syns under control.

Below you’ll find three different versions, ranging from 3.5–6.5 syns per portion.

1. Slimming World Apple & Blackberry Crumble (6.5 syns per serving)

Serves: 4
Syns: 6.5 per portion

Ingredients

• 3 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• 150g fresh blackberries (or frozen, defrosted)
• 2 tbsp granulated sweetener (suitable for baking)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 60g low-fat spread (such as Flora Light)
• 100g self-raising flour
• 25g oats (optional, for extra crunch – 2.5 syns additional if not using as part of Hex B)

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 190°C / 170°C fan / Gas Mark 5.
2. Place the sliced apples and blackberries in an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp sweetener and the cinnamon.
3. In a bowl, rub the low-fat spread into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the oats and remaining sweetener.
4. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit.
5. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
6. Serve warm with fat-free fromage frais or natural yoghurt.

2. Basic Slimming World Apple Crumble (6.5 syns per slice)

Serves: 6
Syns: 6.5 per portion

Ingredients

• 4 medium Bramley apples, peeled, cored and sliced
• Juice of half a lemon
• 3 tbsp granulated sweetener
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 100g plain flour
• 50g low-fat spread
• Low-calorie cooking spray

Method

1. Preheat oven to 190°C / 170°C fan / Gas Mark 5.
2. Lightly spray a baking dish with low-calorie cooking spray. Add the apple slices, lemon juice, 1 tbsp sweetener and cinnamon. Toss to coat.
3. For the crumble topping, rub the low-fat spread into the flour until it looks like fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the remaining sweetener.
4. Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the apple mixture.
5. Bake for 30–40 minutes until the top is golden.
6. Divide into 6 portions and serve with fat-free fromage frais, quark, or a dollop of Greek-style 0% yoghurt.

3. Low-Syn Oaty Apple Crumble (3.5 syns per serving)

Serves: 6
Syns: 3.5 per portion (when counting 20g oats towards ½ Hex B)

Ingredients

• 4 eating apples (e.g., Gala or Braeburn), peeled, cored and sliced
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp sweetener
• 120g porridge oats (Hex B option – counts as 3 portions)
• 2 tbsp low-fat spread
• 1 tbsp runny honey (optional – adds 1 syn per portion)

Method

1. Heat oven to 180°C / 160°C fan / Gas Mark 4.
2. Place the apple slices in a mixing bowl and toss with lemon juice, cinnamon and half the sweetener.
3. Tip into a small ovenproof dish.
4. In a separate bowl, mix oats with melted low-fat spread, remaining sweetener and honey (if using).
5. Scatter the oaty mixture over the apples.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the topping is golden and crisp.
7. Serve hot with fat-free yoghurt or quark.

Final Words

Aunt Bessie’s Apple Crumble is delicious, but at 12 syns per slice, it’s a high-syn choice on Slimming World. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it — just make sure you count the syns and fit it into your allowance.

If you want to enjoy crumble more often without blowing your daily syns, try one of the Slimming World-friendly recipes above. They’re lighter, cheaper, and just as satisfying!