Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Oat Topping
British-style fruit crumble featuring tart Bramley apples and blackberries in a buttery roux base, topped with a golden oat and almond crumble. Baked until crisp on top, served warm with custard, ice cream, or cream.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ lb Bramley apples, peeled and chopped into even slices or chunkseating apples1:1maintains texture and sweetness balance
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- 4 tbsp butter, for fruit layer
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, for fruit layer
- ¼ cups Demerara sugar, for fruit layer
- 8 tbsp water
- 5 ½ oz blackberries
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, for crumble topping
- 9 ½ tbsp butter, for crumble topping
- 1 cups rolled oats
- 1 ½ oz ground almondground hazelnut1:13
- ⅓ cups Demerara sugar, for crumble topping
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- vanilla ice cream, for serving
- custard, for serving
- cream, for serving
Instructions
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Peel and chop apples into even slices or chunks.
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Preheat oven to 350°F fan or 375°F.
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Melt butter in a large pan over low heat, add flour and stir to make a roux.
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Add sugar and stir through, then add water to make a smoother paste and remove from heat.
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Add sliced apples to the paste and stir to coat.
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Place coated apples in a baking dish approximately 23 by 9", top with blackberries.
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Rub flour and butter together until breadcrumb texture forms.
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Add oats, ground almond, sugar, and vanilla extract, rub in with flour and butter.
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Sprinkle oat crumble mixture on top and press down slightly with hands.
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Bake at 350°F fan or 375°F for 40 to 50 minutes until golden.
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Remove from oven and cool for about 30 minutes before serving.
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Serve with custard, vanilla ice cream, or cream.
Tips
Cool for 30 minutes before slicing to allow crumble to set.
Ensure apple pieces are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
Press crumble topping down slightly to help it cook evenly and become golden.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat gently in oven before serving.
Prepare crumble topping up to 1 day in advance and store in refrigerator. Assemble and bake when ready to serve.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, custard, or cream.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip the cooling step to avoid crumble being too soft to slice cleanly.
Do not overwork the crumble topping to avoid a dense, cake-like texture.
Do not chop apples unevenly to avoid some pieces cooking faster than others.
Substitutions
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