Apple & blackberry crumble

Apple & blackberry crumble

Chef DefneKitchen Studio chef · October 14, 2026

A crumble with a crisp, pre-baked topping spooned over a lightly caramelised apple and blackberry compote. The fruit keeps its shape and the topping stays crunchy.

10 minPrep
25 minCook
4Servings
395 kcalCalories

Calories are an AI estimate, for information only.

Ingredients · 9

4 servings

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Method · 8 steps

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 190°C (170°C fan). In a large bowl, mix 120g plain flour with 60g caster sugar.

  2. 2

    Add 60g unsalted butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture looks like light breadcrumbs. Avoid overworking it, or the topping will turn heavy.

  3. 3

    Spread the mixture out evenly on a baking tray and bake for 15 mins, until lightly coloured.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, make the compote. Peel and core 300g Braeburn apples, then cut them into 2cm dice.

  5. 5

    In a medium saucepan over a medium heat, melt 30g unsalted butter with 30g demerara sugar, then cook for 3 mins until it turns into a light caramel.

  6. 6

    Add the apples and leave to cook for 3 mins. Toss in 115g blackberries together with ¼ tsp ground cinnamon and continue for another 3 mins.

  7. 7

    Cover the pan, take it off the heat and leave for 2-3 mins so the fruit finishes cooking in the residual warmth.

  8. 8

    Transfer the warm fruit to an ovenproof gratin dish and spread the crumble mixture over it. Bake again for 5-10 mins to heat through, then serve with vanilla ice cream.

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