Easy Apple and Blackberry Crumble

Apple and blackberry crumble in a skillet with ice cream.

Easy Apple and Blackberry Crumble

A classic dessert combining the tartness of apples with the sweetness of blackberries, topped with a buttery, oat-filled crumble. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is simple yet delicious.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: servings

Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

For the filling:

3 medium cooking apples, Bramley preferred
500 g (1 lb) blackberries, fresh or frozen
30 g (¼ cups) plain flour
75 g (½ cup) caster sugar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the crumble topping:

225 g (1 cup) cold butter, salted or unsalted
100 g (½ cup) soft light brown sugar, dark brown sugar works too
125 g (1 ½ cups) rolled oats, not quick-cooking
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
175 g (1 ⅓ cups) plain flour

Instructions

Preheat the oven:

Set the oven to 160ºC (fan) or 180ºC (conventional).

Prepare the fruit:

If using fresh blackberries, rinse them under cold water.
Peel and chop the apples.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the apples, blackberries, lemon juice, flour, and sugar. Toss until the fruit is well coated.

Assemble the filling:

Transfer the fruit mixture to an oven-safe baking dish or a cast-iron skillet.

Make the crumble topping:

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, butter, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon.
Rub the flour into the butter using your fingertips until the mixture resembles rough, pea-sized crumbs. Alternatively, use a food processor and pulse until the mixture looks like chunky breadcrumbs.

Top and bake:

Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the fruit is soft and bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.

Serve:

Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes.
Serve warm, dished into bowls with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Storage: Leftover crumble topping can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months.
Variation: You can substitute the apples with pears or mix different types of berries for a twist on the classic.
Serving Suggestion: This crumble pairs wonderfully with custard or whipped cream as an alternative to ice cream.

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