This easy apple and blackberry crumble with oats is a healthy apple crumble and a great way to use up apples and berries for a classic baked dessert. Apple blackberry crumble with oats can be made in advance, frozen for later or whipped up as a quick family dessert on a colder evening.
An apple and blackberry crumble can easily be turned into a vegan crumble or made completely gluten-free without losing taste or texture.
Why you’ll love thisapple blackberry crumble recipe
Everyone needs a simple apple and blackberry crumble recipe, it’s tasty and made with oats, meaning it’s a healthy apple crumble recipe, even better.
Apple blackberry crumble tastes so good warm with ice cream, winter is the perfect time for crumbles and my favourite is this crumble recipe.
I took inspiration from a Mary Berry apple and blackberry recipe so you know it’s good if the queen of baking loves it.
Top Questions formy apple and blackberry crumble recipe
Is apple crumble healthy?
How do I make my crumble topping crisp?
How do you know when crumble is done?
Can you freeze cooked apple and blackberry crumble?
Is it best to freeze crumble cooked or uncooked?
Can I use self raising flour instead of plain flour for crumble?
Do you put oats in apple crumble?
What is the top of crumble made from?
Ingredients
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OAT TOPPING
For the healthy oat crumble topping you need butter, flour, sugar and oats and of course, warm spices. I love the mix of cinnamon, nutmeg and even some rosemary. The apple and blackberry crumble with oats make use of my healthy oat crumble recipe. It’s easy to make and healthy with the addition of hearty oats.
APPLES
Cooked apples, there are few foods as sweet and delicious as cooked and spiced apples. They are ripe at this time of year and perfect for a healthy apple and blackberry crumble.
BLACKBERRIES
Apple berry crumble would not be complete without the berries. For this crumble recipe, you can use either fresh or frozen blackberries. If you do use frozen berries, be aware of the extra water content in them.
How to make easy apple and blackberry crumble – step by step
- Start by making your crumble topping, mix the flour, sugar oats and butter together in a bowl.
- Combine with your fingers until it resembles a crumble texture.
- Next up, assemble the ingredients for your fruity crumble. Start by peeling and chopping your apples.
- Transfer them to a warmed saucepan with a little sugar and your favourite winter spices. Cook them until they’re soft.
- Wash your berries and pop them in your crumble pan with the cooked apples.
- Spoon your oat crumble topping over the fruit and bake until golden brown and smelling wonderful!
- Serve with a big scoop of ice cream.
Top Tips
Spices! Adding warm winter spices tothe apple and blackberry crumble recipe is a great way to level up your easy apple and blackberry crumble.
Enjoy your healthy apple crumble with oats warm from the oven, the juicy fruit and crispy oat crumble topping is perfect warm with the contrast of ice cream, fresh cream or custard if you’re feeling decadent.
Adding oats to yourapple blackberry crumble topping is a great way to up the fibre content of your apple and blackberry crumble, it also adds an extra crunch. Follow my oats crumble recipe for an oaty crumble topping.
Easy Apple and Blackberry Crumble Serving Suggestions
Is there anything better than apple crumble and custard? I don’t think so.
Of course, apple crumble and custard is best but you can also serve a crumble with a sprinkling of icing sugar, a swirl of single cream or even a cold scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Equipment
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- 20cm oven-proof dish a pie dish works perfectly
- saucepan
- Kitchen Scales
- Mixing bowl
- Peeler
- knife
- Chopping board
- Teaspoon
Easy Apple and Blackberry Crumble Substitutions and variations
VEGAN APPLE AND BLACKBERRY CRUMBLE
To make your easy apple and blackberry crumble a vegan apple and blackberry crumble with oats is to swap your butter for a dairy-free alternative. It’s a simple way to ensure your crumble can be enjoyed by everyone.
GLUTEN FREE APPLE CRUMBLE
Gluten-free apple crumble is another easy way to ensure maximum crumble enjoyment. Simply replace the flour with gluten-free flour, I recommend Doves Gluten Free flour.
Just be sure that the oats you use are from a gluten-free factory.
APPLE PLUM CRUMBLE
Not a fan of blackberries? Why not swap out the frozen berries for plums? A wonderful rich fruit full of sweetness and pairs perfectly with apple.
APPLE AND STRAWBERRY CRUMBLE
If you are fortunate enough to be reading this in the hot summer sun, take advantage of the season of strawberries and swap out your blackberries for fresh ripe strawberries.
- Tip: smell your strawberries! The sweeter the smell, the sweeter they tatse.
Storing / Making ahead of time options
Crumbles are best when you enjoy them fresh and warm from the oven. But they can be stored in an air-tight container in a cool dark cupboard for a few days and then reheated in the microwave.
Crumble topping can be frozen in a freezer-safe bag or container and so can the fruit. If you freeze both parts separately you can make up the crumble when you’re ready. It can be baked from frozen, just don’t forget to adjust the cooking time slightly.
FAQS
Is apple crumble healthy?
Yes, apple crumble is healthy! It has all the apples and blackberries and the extra fibre from the oaty crumble topping makes this a healthy crumble (as healthy as crumble gets anyway).
How do I make my crumble topping crisp?
You make your crumble crisp by cooking your apple crumble at a low and slow temperature, stopping it from burning but keeping it crisp. Make sure you add a good layer of crumble too, this helps balance the moist fruit with the crispy crumble.
How do you know when crumble is done?
You know your crumble is done when it’s golden brown and crispy on top. You can also pop a skewer into the fruit layer of the crumble to be sure it’s hot and soft.
Can you freeze cooked apple and blackberry crumble?
You can freeze cooked apple and blackberry crumble, just be sure to place it into a freezer-safe container and allow it to fully defrost before your warm it up.
Is it best to freeze crumble cooked or uncooked?
It is better to freeze your crumble before it’s combined and baked. This way you can freeze your crumble topping and your cooked fruit separately, this makes it easier to combine small tasty bite-sized crumbles.
Can I use self raising flour instead of plain flour for crumble?
Ideally, you would use, wholemeal or plain flour is best for oat crumble topping. But if you have nothing else self-raising flour will also work.
Do you put oats in apple crumble?
Yes! It’s always good to put oats in apple crumble, adding oats to the crumble is a great way to increase the fibre content of your healthy easy apple blackberry. It also tastes great and adds that extra crunch!
What is the top of crumble made from?
The top of the crumble is made from butter, flour and sugar, blended together with your (clean) fingers to create that crumbly texture. In my recipe, I have added oats to my crumble topping recipe to add extra crispiness and fibre!
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Recipe
Apple and Blackberry Crumble
Equipment
- 20cm oven-proof dish a pie dish works perfectly
Ingredients
- 150 g (1 ⅕ cups) plain flour / all purpose flour
- 150 g (5 2/7 oz) unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 75 g (2 ⅔ oz) golden caster sugar (or normal caster sugar)
- 100 g (1 ¼ cups) rolled oats
- 4 (4) Bramley apples (or eating apples)
- 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon) lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons (4 tablespoons) water
- 2 tablespoons (2 tablespoons) caster sugar (or granulated)
- 150 g (1 cups) fresh blackberries (or frozen)
Instructions
- Put the 150g flour, 75g caster sugar, 100g rolled oats and the 150g unsalted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Rub the ingredients together with your fingers and thumbs to create a crumble texture. Set aside until you're ready to cook.
- Peel and core the 4 apples. Chop up the Bramley apples into chunks and add to a sauce pan. Also add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 4 of water and 2 tablespoons of sugar. On a low heat soften the apples. they should be soft but not falling apart.
- (If you are doing a mix of Bramley and eating apples then add the eating apples once the Bramley apples start to soften and take off the heat after a few mins. They should be slightly soft but not falling apart.)
- When the apples have softened slightly but not falling apart take off the heat. Allow it to cool if you are having it later in the day or pour it in the oven-proof dish ready for the crumble topping.
- Add the slightly softened apples to the oven-proof dish. Dot the blackberries on top of the apples and gently mix through.
How to bake a crumble
- Preheat the oven to 180ºC fan/ 356ºF/ Gas mark 4.
- Pour over the crumble topping and put it in the oven for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
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Notes
Nutrition
Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Lovely crumble! Just enough sweetness in the filling, and plenty of texture in the crumble topping! Delicious 🙂
That is so kind, thank you so much.
The perfect autumn dish! I love the idea of adding blackberries to a crumble. Can’t wait to try it out!
I agree. It can’t be beaten!
Apples and blackberries go so well together and we loved this. Also really appreciated being able to make it ahead!
I agree, it’s so nice to be able to make in advance and enjoy when you want.
This apple and blackberry crumble is so beautiful and delicious! Also it’s easy to prepare. Yum!
Thank you, that is so kind.