This Mary Berry Blackberry and Apple Crumble is a classic and comforting recipe, which is made with tart Bramley apples and juicy blackberries. It’s a foolproof recipe, perfect for a cozy family dessert, especially when apples and blackberries are in season.
Mary Berry Blackberry and Apple Crumble Ingredients
For the Fruit Filling:
- 750g (1lb 10oz) Bramley apples (cooking apples)
- 300g (10½oz) fresh or frozen blackberries
- 50g (2oz) caster sugar
For the Crumble Topping:
- 125g (4½oz) plain flour
- 125g (4½oz) cold butter, cubed
- 125g (4½oz) rolled oats
- 150g (5½oz) light brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
How To Make Mary Berry’s Blackberry and Apple Crumble
- Prep the oven and fruit: Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6. Peel, core, and chop the Bramley apples into small, bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large ovenproof dish along with the blackberries.
- Prepare the filling: Sprinkle the caster sugar and cinnamon over the fruit and toss everything together until the fruit is evenly coated.
- Make the crumble topping: In a large bowl, place the flour and the cold, cubed butter. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add oats and sugar: Stir the rolled oats and the light brown sugar into the flour and butter mixture.
- Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit in the dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling up around the edges.
- Serve: Let the crumble stand for a few minutes before serving it warm.
Recipe Tips
- How to get the perfect crumble topping? The secret is to use cold butter and not to overwork the mixture. Rub the butter in with your fingertips only until it resembles breadcrumbs. This ensures a light and crumbly texture, not a dense paste.
- What are the best apples for a crumble? Cooking apples, like Bramley apples, are ideal because they break down into a soft, fluffy puree while still retaining some texture, which perfectly complements the whole blackberries.
- Can I make this ahead of time? Yes. You can assemble the entire crumble and keep it in the refrigerator for up to a day before baking. You can also freeze the unbaked crumble. Bake from chilled or frozen, adding 10-15 minutes to the baking time if cooking from frozen.
- Can I use different berries? Absolutely. If you don’t have blackberries, this crumble is also delicious with raspberries or a mix of summer berries.
What To Serve With Blackberry and Apple Crumble
This classic British dessert is the ultimate comfort food and is traditionally served with something creamy and warm or cold.
- A generous pouring of hot custard
- A scoop of good-quality vanilla bean ice cream
- A dollop of clotted cream or a drizzle of heavy cream
- A spoonful of crème fraîche
How To Store Blackberry and Apple Crumble
- Refrigerate: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes to help re-crisp the topping.
- Freeze: The unbaked crumble freezes very well for up to 3 months. Wrap it well in plastic wrap and then foil.
Blackberry and Apple Crumble Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Protein: 6g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
This can happen if the butter was too soft or if the mixture was overworked, creating a paste rather than a crumble. Use cold butter and a light touch.
Light brown sugar gives the topping a lovely caramel note. You can substitute it with demerara sugar for a crunchier texture or regular caster sugar if that’s what you have.
Bramley apples and blackberries release a lot of juice. If you find it too watery, you can toss the fruit with a tablespoon of cornflour along with the sugar before adding the crumble topping. This will help to thicken the juices as it bakes.
Try More Recipes:
- Mary Berry Apple Crumble Recipe
- Mary Berry Sugar-Free Carrot Cake Recipe
- Mary Berry Carrot Cake with Pineapple Recipe
Mary Berry Blackberry and Apple Crumble Recipe
Description
The ultimate classic comfort food dessert, featuring soft, sweet apples and tart blackberries baked under a simple, buttery, and crunchy oat crumble topping.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C Fan.
- In a large ovenproof dish, toss the chopped apples, blackberries, and caster sugar together.
- For the topping, rub the cold, cubed butter into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the rolled oats, light brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Serve hot with custard, cream, or ice cream.
Notes
- Using cold butter for the crumble is the key to a light, crumbly texture.
- Bramley apples are the best choice for their soft, fluffy texture when cooked.
- This is a fantastic make-ahead dessert that can be assembled in advance and baked just before serving.
- For an extra-special touch, you can add a handful of chopped nuts like hazelnuts or almonds to the crumble mix.
