Apple Blackberry Crumble
This Apple Blackberry Crumble is a delicious and easy dessert that is perfect for using up any extra apples or blackberries you may have on hand. It’s also great for those times when you want something sweet without spending a lot of money.
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I love fresh berry season! There’s nothing quite like biting into a juicy, ripe strawberry or raspberry on a hot summer day.
If you are like me and love using fresh berries in your desserts you may also enjoy this Strawberry Trifle recipe, Strawberry Casserole, Slow Cooker Blueberry Cobbler, or this Summer Berry Trifle recipe.
Ingredients
This is a quick overview of the ingredients that you will need to make this apple blackberry crumble recipe. You can find the full list in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- large apples – I used Pink Lady apples, however, you can use any type of apples that hold up well to baking. Granny Smith is also a good apple.
- blackberries
- granulated sugar
- all-purpose flour
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- lemon juice
- old-fashioned oats – Instant oats can be used in a pinch, but rolled oats work best.
- brown sugar – I used light brown sugar, but dark will also work.
- salt
- unsalted butter – Salted butter can be used as well.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the instructions to make this recipe. You can find the full steps in the recipe card.
In a large mixing bowl combine the apple and blackberry filling. Toss until the fruit is evenly coated. Pour into the prepared pan.
In another bowl add the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crumble topping. Use a pastry cutter to add in the butter.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture over top of the fruit.
Bake in a 375-degree preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly before serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Hint: You can use a 9×9 baking dish if you don’t have a round baking dish. Grease your baking dish well with nonstick cooking spray.
Storage
Storage – Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freezing – You can also freeze the leftovers in a freezer-safe container wrapped with plastic wrap and aluminum foil for up to 3 months.
Reheating – You can reheat the entire crumble in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. Or single servings in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Wendy’s Test Kitchen Tips
- Try to slice your apples into similar-sized pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Make sure that you grease your casserole dish well so that your crumble doesn’t stick.
- It’s important to use cold butter when making a crumble topping. So, don’t melt the butter first.
FAQs
A cobbler has a cake-like topping, and a crumble has an oatmeal-based topping.
The only difference between the two is that a crumble’s topping is more clumped together into a fine like a crisp’s topping.
Apple Blackberry Crumble
Equipment
- 2.5 quart
- mixing bowls
- pastry cutter
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 4 large apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 cups blackberries
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 2.5 quarts round dish and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, blackberries, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Toss until the fruit is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crumble topping.
- Add the cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Disclaimer:
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
