It's the 1st July 2025

~ Hello, I wish you a Happy July 2025 ~
May the month ahead be a good one for you

In previous years regular readers will know I usually start each month with facts about the coming month ahead. This year however, a break with tradition, which I hope you have been enjoying because the first of each month has been featuring  a lower carb recipe starting with the first letter of that particular month ... so here we go as it's now July and the seventh month of the year!

J is for ? can you guess ?

Yes, I am talking about Jazz Apples !

Originating in the beautiful orchards of New Zealand, JAZZ™ apples are now grown across the globe to ensure year-round supply worldwide. New Zealand botanists created the Jazz apple in the 1980s by cross breeding two other popular apple varieties – Braeburn and Gala. Look in the produce sections of your local supermarket and in quality independent retail stores, green grocers and markets.

More to read here

Jazz Apple Crumble/Crisp : Made the lower carb way

My dear Mum used to make a wonderful variety of crumbles using fruits appropriate to the season. She made it 'the traditional' way with flour, sugar etc. which if you have a look around the many recipes available on the 'net' you will see the carbohydrate content could be anything from 65g to 90g per serving! Now, if you are diabetic this would have your blood sugars rising, (best avoided!) and if like me you choose to eat the LCHF way and restrict your carb intake a 'traditional' crumble is best avoided!

However, fear not, Apple Crumble - which really is a symbol of great family meals and togetherness - has a lower carb version! Yes fellow low carb blogger Julia McPhee has a 'low carb' version of this family favourite and she says ' No McPhee family gathering is complete (without her version) of Apple Crumble'.

Ingredients
Serves 8
6 (Jazz) apples, peeled and sliced
50g Butter
1 cup Almond meal
1 tbsp. Natvia (sweetener)
Optional
½ cup chopped nuts or Crunchy Grain Free Granola

Recipe details 

can be seen here

Related article The Best Apples For Baking - read it here

In case you missed last months (June) post you can see it here and May's one is here

You will see a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan