Description
Mary Berry Apple and Blackberry Crumble is a traditional British dessert made with juicy apples and sweet-tart blackberries, topped with a golden, crumbly layer of butter, flour, and sugar. The fruit is cooked down to a soft, flavorful base, while the crumble topping adds a satisfying crunch. Serve it warm with custard, cream, or ice cream for the ultimate treat.
Ingredients
Scale
To make 6 servings, gather the following ingredients:
For the Fruit Filling:
- 4 large apples, peeled, cored, and sliced: A mix of cooking apples like Bramley and sweet apples works well.
- 200g (1 ½ cups) fresh blackberries: Adds a tart and sweet contrast to the apples.
- 50g (¼ cup) caster sugar: Sweetens the fruit mixture.
- 1 tbsp lemon juice: This helps balance the sweetness and prevents the apples from browning.
For the Crumble Topping:
- 175g (1 ½ cups) plain flour: Forms the base of the crumble.
- 100g (½ cup) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed: Gives the topping a rich, buttery flavor.
- 75g (⅓ cup) demerara sugar: Adds sweetness and crunch to the crumble.
- 50g (⅓ cup) rolled oats (optional): For added texture in the crumble.
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2: Prepare the Fruit Filling
- In a mixing bowl, toss the apple slices with 1 tbsp lemon juice and 50g caster sugar.
- Place the apples evenly in the bottom of a medium baking dish.
- Scatter the blackberries on top of the apples, distributing them evenly.
Step 3: Make the Crumble Topping
- In a large bowl, mix the plain flour and demerara sugar.
- Rub the cubed butter into the flour and sugar mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Stir in the rolled oats (if using) for extra texture.
Step 4: Assemble the Crumble
- Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit filling, making sure all the fruit is covered.
- Gently press the crumble down with the back of a spoon to compact it slightly.
Step 5: Bake the Crumble
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
Step 6: Cool and Serve
- Remove the crumble from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with custard, ice cream, or double cream for an indulgent dessert.