Classic Blackberry Crumble Recipe

This super comforting Blackberry Crumble is bursting with the vibrant color and flavors of ripe blackberries and topped with a sweet, golden, crumbly topping.

Blackberry Crumble

I LOVE fruit crumble recipes. I just made apple and blueberry crumble, and it was SO good. It is one of the easiest summer desserts I have made.

If the idea of every bite greeting you with the crisp of crumbles that eventually gives way to an explosion of a thick tart and sweet chewy fruit syrup does not seem appetizing to you, I do not know what will!

I have tested this recipe several times to make the perfect crumble. Ideally, I use equal parts of butter, sugar, flour and oat. However, the recipe is SUPER easy, and it takes only a few minutes to prepare and bake.

What Is In This Classic Blackberry Crumble Recipe?

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Blackberries. I use fresh Blackberries, but frozen and canned ones work as well. They still make the dish taste great, but you will end up with a more syrup consistency because of the softer fruit.

Apples. Apples mostly do the job of balancing the sweet crumbles with their sharp tartness. I like to use sour ones such as Granny Smith.

Caster Sugar. It is the main sweetness of this recipe.

All purpose flour. It is the base of this recipe. When mixed with the Butter, it gives the dish its signature breadcrumb-like consistency. You may use gluten-free flour to make the recipe gluten-free.

Rolled Oats. Rolled Oats add an absolutely enjoyable crunch to the Crumbles.

Butter. There would be no crumbles without Butter to add to the mix. You can go for either Salted or Unsalted Butter – both work for this recipe.

Brown Sugar. Brown Sugar will add the caramel-y flavour of molasses to the recipe.

How to Make The Best Blackberry Crumble Recipe?

One: Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F.

Two: In a baking pan or baking dish, mix together blackberries, apple slices, and caster sugar and let it sit for a while; the berries will absorb the sugar and release sweet juices.

Three: In a mixing bowl, mix together plain Flour, brown sugar, oats, and melted Butter until crumbles form.

Four - Add the crumble topping: Sprinkle the crumble mixture on top of the blackberries mixture and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until golden and crispy.

Tip: If you notice the filling becoming bubbly and the top turning deliciously golden, that is your clue to take the baking tray out of the oven.

Top Tips!

• Sprinkling the crumbles by hand is a better option as compared to using spoons, as it ensures that the crumbles evenly cover everything.
• If you are using frozen blackberries, make sure to thaw them well. Also, drain the excess moisture completely to avoid making the Crumble soupy.
• Do not cut the apples too small so that their shape is retained when baking. Quarters or large slices are the best way to go.

Some Variations

• Spices like pumpkin spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and gingerbread spice are widely mixed in the Crumble for a delightful spicy twist.
• Feel free to replace the butter with margarine or veg shortening. Though keep in mind that this will affect the texture of the dish.
• Instead of blackberries, you can use any other kind of berries like raspberries, blueberries, or a combination of your favourite ones! You can also use stone fruit if you like, such as peaches or plums.
• Stone fruits like apricots, nectarines, plums, and peaches also make for great options instead of blueberries.

Serving Suggestions

I like to serve this dessert warm with a scoop of ice cream for the ultimate luxurious dessert.

Cool Blackberry Crumble tastes heavenly when topped with whipped cream.

Storage

Make ahead of time: To save some time on the big day, you can make the crumble mixture up to four days in advance. However, make sure that you store it in the fridge so that the butter stays chilled.

To Store: The Crumble keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating Instructions: Heat it for a few minutes in the microwave.

Easy Blackberry Recipes

• Blackberry Simple Syrup
• Healthy Blackberry Muffins With Yogurt
• Old Fashioned Blueberry Cobbler (Easy)

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