Description
Comfort meets elegance in this classic Blackberry and Apple Crumble, blending sweet-tart fruits with a buttery, crisp topping. Golden-brown crumble crowns juicy seasonal berries and apples, promising a delightful dessert that warms hearts and satisfies cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit:
- 550–600 grams (19.4–21.2 ounces) apples, peeled and diced
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) blackberries
Spices and Seasonings:
- 125 grams (4.4 ounces) granulated sugar
- 20 grams (0.7 ounces) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Crumble Topping:
- 125 grams (4.4 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 90 grams (3.2 ounces) granulated sugar
- 75 grams (2.6 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
- Rolled oats or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Combine diced apples and blackberries with fragrant lemon juice and zesty citrus peel, ensuring thorough coating.
- Create a sweet spice blend by whisking sugar, cornstarch, warming cinnamon, and aromatic cardamom, then gently fold into fruit mixture.
- Prepare the crumble topping by blending flour and sugar, gradually incorporating melted butter until achieving a loose, sandy texture; optionally enhance with crunchy oats or toasted nuts.
- Transfer seasoned fruit into a prepared baking vessel, ensuring even distribution.
- Generously sprinkle the crumbly topping across the fruit surface, covering completely.
- Slide into a preheated oven at 190°C (375°F), allowing the dessert to transform for 40-45 minutes until the top turns golden and fruit filling becomes effervescent.
- Remove from oven and permit the crumble to settle and harmonize flavors for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve while still pleasantly warm, offering a delightful contrast of tender fruit and crisp topping.
Notes
- Choose firm, slightly tart apples like Granny Smith or Bramley for the best balance of sweetness and texture.
- Adjust sugar levels based on the ripeness of blackberries and apples to control overall dessert sweetness.
- Prevent soggy bottom by patting fresh berries dry and not overmixing fruit with cornstarch.
- Add a sprinkle of sliced almonds or chopped pecans to the crumble topping for extra crunch and nutty flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix.
- Enhance the crumble’s depth by adding a pinch of ground ginger or a dash of vanilla extract to the fruit mixture.
- Make ahead and reheat gently to maintain the crisp topping and warm, soft fruit texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg