Tuesday, 1 July 2025

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
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28 comments:

  1. DeniseinVA1 July 2025 at 00:19

    Thank you for another lovely recipe Jan. I can't wait to try it. Happy July!

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  2. Tom1 July 2025 at 00:45

    ...I wish you a Jazzy and Jubilant July, Jan.

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  3. Linda's Relaxing Lair1 July 2025 at 02:02

    Hi Jan, I do like apple 🍎 😊 crumble. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

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  4. Conniecrafter1 July 2025 at 02:26

    We have Jazz apples here, hubby prefers honey crisps, but I like the granny smiths more, especially for crumble, I have made it with oatmeal before but I will have to try this recipe now :)

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  5. Mari1 July 2025 at 02:54

    I've never had Jazz apples. I'm going to look for them!

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  6. Angie's Recipes1 July 2025 at 04:05

    Happy July! The crumble looks delicious.

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  7. doodles n daydreams1 July 2025 at 05:20

    I always have trouble making a crumble topping that remains a crumble. I wonder if I leave too much moisture in the fruit. I might try this topping next time I make one :)

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  8. Margaret D1 July 2025 at 06:06

    Looks very nice, Jan. We have Royal Gala apples here.

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  9. Shrimpton and Perfect1 July 2025 at 09:46

    I've just made a crumble using up the last of last year's fruit. High sugar for me, but I'm okay with that once in a while, it's all about balance.

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  10. roentare1 July 2025 at 10:46

    I love Jazz apples around here too. But their sizes are getting smaller lately

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  11. chica1 July 2025 at 10:49

    Esse crumble é delicioso e muito simples de fazer!
    beijos, FELIZ JULHO! chica

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  12. jabblog1 July 2025 at 10:52

    I like Jazz apples and have them frequently - a very satisfying crunch!

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  13. eileeninmd1 July 2025 at 12:36

    Happy July to you Jan!
    The crumble looks yummy!
    Take care, have a great day!

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  14. Jeanie1 July 2025 at 14:42

    I've never heard of jazz apples but they sound good and the crumble looks fabulous!

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  15. Anonymous1 July 2025 at 15:15

    Happy July.
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  16. Ananka1 July 2025 at 15:36

    Happy July Jan. Donno Jazz Apple but they look good :-D

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  17. Pam1 July 2025 at 15:45

    Not sure I have tried a JAZZ! It is funny how taste changes, I used to eat apples, YEARS ago. Then I would not touch them. I did not like the texture of them in my mouth, but recently I started eating them again. I love mine to be juicy, hard not mushy and sweet. I found that in the Pink Ladies.

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  18. Giorgio1 July 2025 at 20:06

    I have never seen Jazz apples at both supermarkets and local marketing.
    Have a nice month of July.

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  19. Wanda1 July 2025 at 20:19

    A great way to start JULY!!! Yummy~ I love that crumble on top of apple pie instreat of a top crust.

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  20. Christine1 July 2025 at 20:36

    Looks yummy

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  21. Kim 1 July 2025 at 21:14

    My family loves apples. I don't believe we've ever had a Jazz. Now I will be on the hunt...

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  22. DVArtist1 July 2025 at 21:49

    hmmmm nothing better than apple crisp.

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  23. HappyK1 July 2025 at 23:07

    I love apple crisp. I don't think I've ever heard of Jazz apples. I'll have to look for them.

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  24. Granny Marigold2 July 2025 at 01:15

    Apple Crumble or Crisp...no matter what it's called it is usually very delicious!!

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  25. Coloring Outside the Lines2 July 2025 at 01:28

    I will try this recipe for sure. I love fruit crumbles and anything low carb is a bonus.

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  26. Carla from The River2 July 2025 at 16:04

    Happy July and thank you for the delicious recipe. :-)
    Carla

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  27. Louca por porcelana2 July 2025 at 20:01

    I have never eaten jazz apples, only gala and Argentinas. That recipe looks delicious.

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  28. Hilly Nicolay3 July 2025 at 16:46

    I love apple crumble.

    All the best to you,
    Hilly

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