As late summer transitions to fall the best desserts feature ingredients that bridge both seasons. Juicy blackberries meet cinnamon spiced apples resulting in a delightful dessert that gets better with a buttery walnut streusel. This Apple Blackberry Crumble is an easy dessert that’s delicious any time of year.
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Popular throughout Ireland and a favorite of Mary Berry (of Great British Bakeoff fame) there are as many variations of apple blackberry crumbles as there are bakers who make them. When it comes to apples the more cinnamon the better so I have a double dose in both the fruit and crumble topping. Instead of sautéing the apples before baking I prefer to mix them with a little sugar and let them macerate for at least 10 minutes to release some juice. I love the slightly crisp texture of the apples this way (and there’s one less dish to clean this way).
Ingredients for Apple Blackberry Crumble
- large apples
- blackberries
- white sugar
- cornstarch
- lemon juice
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
For the Crumble Topping
- rolled oats
- brown sugar
- walnuts
- all purpose flour
- cinnamon
- kosher salt
- unsalted butter
How to Make Apple Blackberry Crumble
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Toss the sliced apples with white sugar and cinnamon and set aside for 10 minutes. Add the blackberries, cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla to the apples and stir to combine. Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish.
While the apples are macerating prepare the streusel topping. Add oats, brown sugar, flour, walnuts, cinnamon and salt to a bowl and stir combine. Add the softened cubed butter and mix in with a pastry blender, knife or your hands until the streusel topping has a crumbly texture. Sprinkle the topping over the apples. Transfer the crumble to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the streusel is golden.
If you like this Apple Blackberry Crumble please take a look at some of my other recipes!
Apple Scones with Maple Cinnamon Glaze
Peach Crisp with Pecan Streusel
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Apple Blackberry Crumble
Equipment
- 2 quart baking dish
Ingredients
- 4 large apples peeled and sliced
- 6 oz blackberries
- 2 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the crumble topping
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F.
- Toss the sliced apples with white sugar and cinnamon and set aside for 10 minutes.
- Add the blackberries, cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla to the apples and stir to combine. Transfer to a 2 quart baking dish.
- While the apples are macerating prepare the streusel topping. Add oats, brown sugar, flour, walnuts, cinnamon and salt to a bowl and stir combine. Add the softened cubed butter and mix in with a pastry blender, knife or your hands until the streusel topping has a crumbly texture.
- Sprinkle the topping over the apples. Transfer the crumble to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the streusel is golden.
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Sunrita Dutta says
I love the idea of mixing blackberry with crumble. So refreshing . It was great.
Amy Liu Dong says
One of the most favorite fall desserts in my family. It is so delicious and so easy to make.
Yum!
Jamie says
Such an awesome dessert that definitely looks so delicious and yummy! Plus it’s a very healthy meal too for everyone to enjoy! Loved it!
Ann says
This sounds like a great fall dessert! I have never combined apples and blueberries together, but it sounds delicious!
Chris says
Just about to make this crumble you say add oats sugar flour? There is no mention of flour in recipe? Help
Brianna says
Hi Chris, thanks for letting me know! I’ve update the recipe and it now includes thee 1/2 cup flour. Please let me know how it turns out for you!