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Apple and Blackberry Crumble

Apple and Blackberry Crumble is the perfect way to combine tart blackberries and crisp apples in a sweet crumble that everyone loves. This recipe is a perfect dessert any time of year!

 

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If you love fruit desserts, this blackberry and apple crumble is one you will need to make today. Loaded with fresh apples, berries, and topped with a crunchy topping, this is a perfect dish that can even double as breakfast.

That’s right, there is no problem in eating leftovers for breakfast the next day. 

This blackberry apple crumble is a perfect blend of flavors too. The tangy blackberries and sweet apples create a blend that is hard to resist.

And fruit crumble is so easy to make! This recipe for apple & blackberry crumble mixes the fruit inside the baking dish. 

And then you only need to mix the crumble topping until it vaguely comes together-so don’t work too hard. The oven does all the work.

What are you waiting for? This easy apple blackberry crumble recipe is probably waiting for you to put it together in your kitchen right now. Let’s get baking!

 

All ingredients laid out on counter, and ready to assemble

 

What Ingredients Are in Apple and Blackberry Crumble?

  • Blackberries: Provide tartness and vibrant color to the filling.
  • Pink Lady Apples: Offer sweetness and a crisp texture.
  • Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor profile with its aromatic notes.
  • Raw Honey: Adds natural sweetness to the filling.
  • Meyer Lemon Zest & Juice: Provides zesty brightness to complement the fruit.
  • Gluten-Free Rolled Oats: Forms the base of the crumble topping for a hearty texture.
  • Almond Flour: Adds nuttiness and helps bind the crumble apple and blackberry topping.
  • Crushed Walnuts: Introduces a crunchy element to the topping.
  • Ground Cinnamon: adds a classic spice flavor to balance the sweetness.
  • Nutmeg: Infuse warm, comforting flavors.
  • Light Brown Sugar: Sweetens the crumble with a hint of caramel undertones.
  • Unsalted Butter: Creates richness and helps bind the crumble ingredients.

Pro Tip: For a fun twist, soak blackberries in champagne for an extra indulgent twist.

 

blackberries, apples, vanilla, honey, lemon and lemon juice in a bowl, mixed together.

 

How Do You Make Apple and Blackberry Crumble:

  1. Prepare the filling in a baking dish or pie plate (soaking blackberries if desired).
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a medium bowl until loosely combined.
  3. Spread the crumble mixture over the fruit in an even layer in the baking dish.
  4. Bake until golden brown and bubbling.
  5. Serve warm.

Pro Tip: You can also make this dish in individual ramekins. Fill the ramekins 2/3 of the way so they don’t spill over during cooking, and place a baking sheet underneath to catch any drips.

If you love blackberries, try our Monte Cristo Sauce and Sangria Spritzer. 

crumble topping mixed in a bowl.

 

Can You Make Apple and Blackberry Crumble Ahead of Time?

Yes, you can make the apple blackberry crumble ahead of time!

Refrigerate it until ready to bake so you have a fresh warm dish that doesn’t have time to get soggy.

Can You Freeze Uncooked Apple and Blackberry Crumble?

Yes you can freeze uncooked blackberry apple crumble!

Just assemble it in a freezer-safe dish, cover with plastic wrap and then another covering and put it in the freezer.

When you are ready to bake the apple blackberry crumble recipe, you can bake it from frozen (covered for 1 hour, then uncovered the last 30 minutes) or let it thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed.

 

Blackberry apple mixture transferred to an oval baking dish

 

Can You Freeze Cooked Apple and Blackberry Crumble?

Yes, you can freeze leftover cooked apple fruit crumble for an easy dessert option.

Freeze it in individual portions and reheat in the oven for a freshly baked taste.

How to Store Leftover Apple and Blackberry Crumble:

Store leftover apple berry crumble by wrapping in an airtight container and storing in the fridge for up to a week.

Spoon out excess liquid before refrigerating to keep the leftover crumble’s texture.

 

crumble topping sprinkled over apples and blackberries

 

What to Serve with Apple and Blackberry Crumble:

Pair apple and blackberry crisp with a good scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

It is especially delicious after a large bowl of soup or chili on a cool autumn night. 

Delicious Recipes to Serve with this crumble include…

Is Apple and Blackberry Crumble Gluten-Free?

Yes, this blackberry crumble recipe uses gluten-free rolled oats and almond flour making this a gluten-free dessert option.

Just be sure to use gluten free rolled oats to keep it safe for gluten restrictive diets.

 

Baked blackberry apple crumble

 

Is Apple and Blackberry Crumble Healthy?

Apple and blackberry crisp is a dessert, and it is not healthy.

But compared to other desserts, it does have fruit which makes it better than other choices! Eat this in moderation as part of a healthy lifestyle.

 

wooden spoon scooping out a portion of blackberry apple crumble

 

Can I Use Other Fruit in Apple and Blackberry Crumble?

Yes you can use other fruit in apple blackberry crisp!

Experiment with different fruit combinations such as pear and raspberry or peach and blueberry for a delightful twist. 

Just pay attention to which fruits have more or less liquid to keep your crumble the perfect consistency.

Pro Tip: Try your own combination of apples in this blackberry and apple crisp recipe too. If you love granny smith apples or bramley apples, use them. I have found juicy blackberries mixed with any type of apple is always a crowd favorite.

 

side view of crumble on a plate

 

Is a Crisp and a Crumble the Same Thing?

A crisp and a crumble are not the same thing.

While both desserts feature a fruit filling topped with a crumbly mixture, a crisp typically includes oats in the topping, whereas a crumble may or may not contain oats.

This blackberry and apple crumble recipe with oats could be a crisp, but we call it a crumble since it isn’t as crunchy as a nutty crisp topping.

 

top view looking down, zoomed in of plate full of fruit crumble

 

If you have fresh blackberries in season, they are my favorite fruits to use to make this delicious dessert. Apple and Blackberry Crumble is a mix of flavors that are tart and sweet and juicy and balanced all at the same time.

 

wooden spoon scooping out a portion of blackberry apple crumble

Apple and Blackberry Crumble

Yield: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Apple and Blackberry Crumble is the perfect blend of blackberries and apples all mixed with a crumble topping. It's satisfying and wholesome.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350*F
  2. Combine blackberries, apples, vanilla extract, honey, lemon zest and lemon juice in a 2 quart baking dish.
  3. In a new bowl, combine crumble topping ingredients together with your hands. This includes rolled oats, almond flour, walnuts, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar and butter. Work the butter in so it is vaguely cohesive.
  4. Spread the crumble evenly over the fruit, but let it be loose. If fruit pokes through the surface that's totally fine (in my opinion, it's actually preferable to an unbroken topping.)
  5. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes until the topping is browned and the fruit juices are bubbling up the sides.
  6. Serve warm.

 

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