Description
This delightful Blackberry and Apple Crumble is a comforting, fruit-filled dessert featuring juicy blackberries and tart Granny Smith apples beneath a golden, oat-studded crumble topping. Baked to perfection, it offers a warm, sweet-tart flavor with a crisp texture that’s perfect for cozy gatherings or a simple treat any time of the year.
Ingredients
Fruit Filling
- 2.5 cups fresh blackberries
- 2.5 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced (Granny Smith recommended)
- 1/2 lemon, juice of
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
Crumble Topping
- 1/3 cup all-purpose or plain flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup rolled oats
- pinch of salt
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare fruit filling: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the fresh blackberries, peeled and thinly sliced apples, lemon juice, white granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Allow the mixture to rest for at least 5 minutes so the fruit juices can release and meld with the sugar and spices.
- Make the crumble topping: In a separate mixing bowl, add the all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, white granulated sugar, rolled oats, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients evenly. Add the cold cubed unsalted butter to the mixture, then use a pastry cutter or your hands to press and pinch the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs and holds together when pressed.
- Assemble and bake the crumble: Pour the prepared fruit filling into a greased 10-inch casserole dish or a cast iron skillet, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit layer. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the fruit filling is bubbly and the crumble topping is a crisp, golden brown.
- Rest and serve: Remove the crumble from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes. This helps the filling set slightly and cools it to a warm, enjoyable temperature. Serve as desired with a drizzle of custard, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or yogurt, or enjoy it simply on its own for a comforting dessert experience.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast against the sweet blackberries.
- Allowing the fruit filling to rest before baking helps enhance the flavor and soften the fruit.
- Cold butter is essential for creating a crisp and crumbly topping texture.
- Feel free to customize the topping by adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- This crumble can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
