This simple Hairy Bikers Apple and Blackberry Crumble is made with a mix of eating and cooking apples, fresh blackberries, cinnamon, and a buttery oat and brown sugar topping. The result is a deliciously sweet and tart dessert with a perfectly crunchy, golden-brown crust. It’s the ultimate cozy autumn pudding and serves a family of six, perfect for a Sunday dinner.
Hairy Bikers Apple and Blackberry Crumble Ingredients
For the Fruit Filling:
- 3 eating apples, peeled, quartered and cored
- 2 Bramley cooking apples, peeled, quartered and cored
- 300g fresh blackberries
- 100g demerara sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
For the Crumble Topping:
- 175g plain flour
- 140g soft brown sugar
- 35g porridge oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 180g cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
How To Make Hairy Bikers Apple and Blackberry Crumble
- Prepare the fruit: Preheat your oven to 170°C (150°C fan, Gas 3). Put the quartered apples into a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, mix the demerara sugar with the cinnamon.
- Layer the fruit: Place half of the apples into an ovenproof dish. Sprinkle with a third of the sugar mixture. Add the blackberries and sprinkle with another third of the sugar mixture. Cover with the remaining apples and sprinkle with the last of the cinnamon-sugar mix.
- Make the crumble topping: In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, porridge oats, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter cubes and, using your fingertips, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit in the dish, ensuring the fruit is completely covered. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the topping is a beautiful golden brown and the fruit juices are bubbling up around the edges.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Mix your apples: Using a combination of eating and cooking apples provides the best balance of sweetness and tartness, and gives the filling a great texture.
- Don’t overmix the crumble: When rubbing the butter into the flour, stop when the mixture looks like coarse breadcrumbs. A few larger clumps are a good thing, as they will create a better, more crunchy topping.
- Keep an eye on the oven: Crumble toppings can brown quickly due to the sugar content. If your topping is getting too dark, simply cover the dish with a piece of foil to prevent burning.
- Adjust sweetness: You can adjust the amount of sugar in the fruit filling based on how sweet your apples and blackberries are. If the fruit is particularly tart, add a little extra sugar.
What To Serve Apple and Blackberry Crumble
This classic crumble is perfect served warm with a generous pour of thick, creamy custard. It’s also delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which melts into the warm fruit and crunchy topping. For a lighter option, a dollop of crème fraîche or double cream adds a lovely tanginess that cuts through the sweetness of the dessert.
How To Store Apple and Blackberry Crumble Leftovers
- Refrigerate: Let the crumble cool completely, then cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or transfer the leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: To freeze, wrap the cooled crumble tightly in a few layers of plastic wrap and then foil. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating in the oven.
Hairy Bikers Apple and Blackberry Crumble Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 serving (of 6)
- Calories: 586 kcal
- Total Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 0.08g
- Total Carbohydrate: 85g
- Dietary Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 58g
- Protein: 6g
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I use frozen blackberries? Yes, you can. If blackberries aren’t in season, frozen ones work perfectly well. There is no need to thaw them first; you can add them to the dish while still frozen, but your filling may have a looser texture.
- How do I get my crumble topping extra crunchy? For a crunchier topping, some people like to add a handful of chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts to the crumble mixture. You can also toast the oats before adding them for a nuttier flavor and a little more texture.
- Can I make this recipe gluten-free? Yes, you can. Simply substitute the plain flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Ensure your porridge oats are certified gluten-free as well.
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Hairy Bikers Apple And Blackberry Crumble Recipe
Description
The Hairy Bikers Apple and Blackberry Crumble is a classic dessert with a delightful mix of sweet and tart flavors. This recipe features a juicy fruit filling made from a combination of apples and blackberries, topped with a rustic, crunchy crumble made with oats, brown sugar, and butter. It’s a comforting and easy-to-make pudding that’s a true taste of British tradition.
Ingredients
For the Fruit Filling:
For the Crumble Topping:
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (150°C fan, Gas 3). Layer the mixed apples and blackberries in a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the demerara sugar and 2 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle this over the fruit.
- For the topping, rub the cold butter into the flour, brown sugar, oats, and 1 tsp cinnamon until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit.
- Bake for 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling. Serve warm.
