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Black Forest Crumble

Sisley White
If you are looking for an interesting twist on a classic crumble, you must try this black forest crumble recipe. This dessert combines the rich cherry and chocolate flavours of black forest with the satisfying crunch of an oat topping crumble.
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert, Pudding, Sweet Treats
Cuisine American, British, English
Servings 6 portions
Calories 436 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

Crumble Ingredients

  • 150 g plain flour / all purpose flour
  • 150 g unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
  • 75 g golden caster sugar (or normal caster sugar)
  • 100 g oats
  • 150 g dark chocolate

Fruit Layer

  • 4 apples (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 200 g cherries (fresh or frozen)
  • 100 g blackberries (fresh or frozen)

Optional Extras

  • 1 tsp cinnamon (add it to the crumble ingredients)
  • 100 g flaked almonds (or ground. Mixed into the crumble layer)

Instructions
 

Making the crumble

  • Measure and add the plain flour, caster sugar and oats into a mixing bowl.
    150 g plain flour / all purpose flour, 75 g golden caster sugar, 100 g oats
  • Add 150g cubed unsalted butter into the dried ingredients.
    150 g unsalted butter
  • Rub the ingredients together with your fingers and thumbs to create a crumble texture. Set aside until you're ready to cook.

Preparing the Fruit

  • Peel and chop the apples and add them to the oven-proof dish. Add the lemon juice and
    4 apples
  • Mix in the cherries and blackberries.
    200 g cherries, 100 g blackberries
  • Chop the chocolate and add most of it to the fruit. Save a handful to sprinkle on to the crumble topping.
    150 g dark chocolate
  • Sprinkle over the crumble topping to add a nice layer to the fruit and chocolate. If you have any extra crumble leftover you can place it into a freezer-proof bag and save it for later.
  • Add the remaining chocolate to the top of the crumble.

Baking the black forest crumble in the oven

  • 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.

Baking the black forest crumble in the air fryer

  • Bake at 180ºC / 338ºF for 12-15 minutes and golden brown.

Notes

A great way to make this more affordable is to use frozen fruit. Some supermarkets, like ASDA, have frozen bad of black forest fruits ready to go.
This recipe is hugely adaptable. If you only want to make a small crumble you can save any leftover crumble topping in the freezer. You can then use it from frozen next time you want to make a crumble.
Best served with custard or ice cream.
Keeps very well in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Make the crumble topping ahead of time and store it in the freezer and bake from frozen. (It will still be malleable).
Reheat in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 436kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 5gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 709IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 2mg

Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

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