Apple and Blueberry Crumble

Name: Apple and Blueberry Crumble
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 75 g Apples (peeled, cored and slice); 300 g Fresh Blueberries; 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 1 tbsp Plain Flour; 1 tbsp Granulated Sugar; 125 g Plain Flour; 150 g Brown Sugar; 125 g Oats; 125 g Butter (, cold)

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This easy Apple and Blueberry Crumble recipe is packed with the nourishment of oats, apples and blueberries, sprinkled with some citrusy cinnamon and baked to buttery golden-brown perfection.

Not to forget, you don’t even need to be a chef to rustle it up really quick. Check also my apple curd tart recipe.

Apple and Blueberry Crumble in a baking pan — Apple and Blueberry Crumble

This crumble recipe will become your best friend in times of your sugar cravings if you’re pursuing a dessert that’s crunchy, fruity, and loaded with flavour. That too, without it being even feeling the slightest bit guilty.

The recipe is easy enough to be whipped up by a five-year-old, so don’t skip this one. It might just be the easiest one we have on the blog.

What is Apple and Blueberry Crumble?

Also popularly known as Apple Crisp, the recipe came about somewhere during World War II, when there wasn’t much access to pastry due to the rationing. The Crumble is a topping layered on some seasoned fruit. Its resemblance to bread crumbs probably got it the name “crumble”.

It’s made up of a bunch of healthy ingredients that can be paired with some plain old yoghurt or ice cream. The variant you’ll be giving a shot is this recipe Apple and Blueberry Crumble together.

some of the apple and Blueberry Crumble in a plate

Why this recipe?

Knowingly or unknowingly, we all crave sugar. It’s also some people’s greatest weakness. So, whipping up some crumble will satisfy your sugar cravings. Still, it’ll also be the missing piece of the puzzle for those who’d like to get some nourishing ingredients like fibre into their bodies.

This is why we also urge gym or calorie-conscious people to give Apple and Blueberry Crumble a try.

What is in the Apple and Blueberry Crumble?

The recipe involves preparing two different portions separately before they get layered together:

Apple and Blueberry Fruit Layer

Apples: Pick sweet ones
Fresh Blueberries: They complement the apples so well.
Cinnamon: The woody, spicy things you have at home.
Flour: All-purpose
Granulated sugar: For extra sweetness, you may use custard sugar or brown sugar if you like.

For the Crumble Topping

Plain Flour: Just what you have at home
Brown Sugar: Gives a more earthy taste than regular sugar
Oats: The ones you usually have at home
Butter: preferable unsalted.

How to make Apple and Blueberry Crumble?

The process of preparing this crumble involves preparing two different mixtures and then combining them together.
So before doing anything, Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Fruit layer
Peel, core and cut the apples. That is after you wash them well, of course. Now take measures to clean the blueberries as well.

In a 20cm baking pan, mix together the blueberries, sugar, cinnamon and flour. Don’t forget to layer it in the pan nice and even as there’s another layer that is to be placed on top. Set this fruit layer aside.

Making the Crumble
To make the crumble topping, In a mixing bowl, mix flour with butter well, then add oats and brown sugar, and mix until crumble forms.

Now, spread the crumble topping on top of the apple blueberries mixture we set aside before.
Bake both the layers together for 45-50 minutes until the crumble topping is golden.

Your wholesome blueberry crumble with apples and ready to be served and relished.

Top Tips!

Using the butter while it’s still cold will help you achieve the “crumbly” effect we’re going for with the recipe. Using butter that is warm or left at room temperature will cause it to melt and the topping to spread, which is not something we want.
Choosing apples is key to baking yourself the perfect Crumble. If the apple isn’t too sweet, the topping will overpower the Crumble.
Cut the apples into thin slices rather than thick ones. You’ll thank us when it’s time to scoop and serve your crumble.

Recipe Variations

There is so much more that can be used as part of this crumble that can make it more delicious and healthy, such as:
You can use some roughly chopped Pecans or walnuts.
Need more fibre? Toss in some muesli as well.
Half an opened cardamom seed can bring additional flavour to this recipe.
You can add in literally any fruit of your choice, although we prefer fruits that are easy to scoop. Think raspberries, barberries, or strawberries.
If you have Vanilla Essence or Vanilla Extract lying around at home, dribble a few drops into the crumble for a fabulous hint and taste.

Serving Suggestions

There are a few things that can complement the many different flavours that are already present in this scrummy Apple and Blueberry Crumble. These few things contrast the wholesome taste that this recipe brings to the table.

To take it down a notch, a scoop of ice cream, some custard or good old plain yoghurt and beautiful accompaniments to this yummy dessert.

Storage

Make ahead of time: Prepare and assemble the crumble and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days, ready for baking.
Store: To store it, cover well with a plastic wrap (you may also put 1-2 pepper towels on top before wrapping) and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
To reheat: Microwave for 1 minute.
Freeze: The blueberry crumble with apple freezes so well. It can be kept in the Freeze for up to 2 months.

Recipe FAQ’s

How thick should my crumble topping be on top of the fruit layer?

The crumble topping should be about 2cm thick. Firstly, rub the flour with the butter to get rough, uneven crumbles. Now add in the rest of the ingredients, including the sugar and spices. Cover the fruit layer with the crumble topping; makes sure that it covers it thoroughly and is at least 2cm thick. This is a sufficient amount of thickness for your Crumble, without the crumble topping or the fruit layer overpowering each other.

Why did the crumble I made, turn out so dry?

If you’re apple crumble turns out to be dry, you probably didn’t use enough butter. Don’t be shy and use plenty of butter, as butter is the sole ingredient that makes you crumble crisp and flakey.

The apples in my apple crumble turned brown and dry. It’s not a pretty look. What to do?

Whilst you are coating your apples in spices, it’s also a good time to squeeze some lemon juice on the apples. This will prevent the apples from turning oxidizing and turning brown and dry.

How will I know when the Blueberry Crumble is done?

The fruit layer will begin to bubble or fizz when it is in the oven. It is probably good to go when you realize that most of the apple crumble is a medium brown. Although all ovens work differently, about 45 minutes in a preheated oven will have the crumble ready. Keep your eye on the stove, though, whenever you are baking. Since it’s your first, the time taken for your oven to make this crumble can be used as a reference in the future.

empty plate and baking pan full of the dessert

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