Description
Rustic “Blackberry and Apple Crumble” emerges as a quintessential British dessert, blending sweet-tart fruits beneath a golden, buttery streusel topping. Baked until bubbling and aromatic, this comforting pudding invites you to savor autumn’s most delightful seasonal embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 3 large Bramley apples
- 12 ounces (340 grams) blackberries
Crumble Base:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 ounces (113 grams) unsalted butter, diced
- 4 ounces (113 grams) superfine sugar
- 1 pinch cinnamon or cloves (optional)
Additional Ingredients:
- 5 ounces (142 grams) superfine sugar
- 2 fluid ounces (60 milliliters) water
- 112 ounces (3,175 grams) butter
- Brown sugar (for sprinkling)
- Confectioners sugar (to dust)
Instructions
- Thoroughly chill butter in freezer for minimum 3 hours, then precisely dice into small cubes.
- Carefully peel and core apples, chopping into uniform 12-inch cubes to ensure consistent cooking.
- Create fruit base by gently melting butter with water in a pan, then incorporate apples, sugar, and spice. Simmer until apples soften and develop tender texture.
- Gently fold blackberries into warm apple mixture, cooking for approximately 23 minutes. Remove from heat and allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare crumble topping by combining flour and sugar in mixing bowl. Integrate cold butter cubes, using fingertips to rub ingredients until achieving delicate breadcrumb-like consistency.
- Transfer fruit mixture into baking dish, spreading evenly to create uniform layer.
- Generously distribute crumble topping across fruit, ensuring complete coverage. Sprinkle additional brown sugar on surface for caramelized finish.
- Bake in preheated oven at 180C (350F) for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown coloration and bubbling edges.
- Allow dessert to cool slightly, then dust with confectioners sugar. Serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chill butter thoroughly to ensure a flaky, crumbly topping with perfect texture.
- Cut apples uniformly to guarantee even cooking and consistent softness throughout the dessert.
- Avoid overcooking fruit mixture to maintain fresh fruit flavor and prevent mushy consistency.
- Gently mix crumble topping to prevent tough, dense results and preserve light, crispy texture.
- Experiment with alternative flours like almond or gluten-free blend for dietary restrictions.
- Add warming spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance deep, complex fruit flavors.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy maximum crispness and warmth of the crumble topping.
- Consider adding chopped nuts like almonds or pecans for extra crunch and nutty undertones.
- Prep Time: At least 3 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 1349 kcal
- Sugar: 70 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Fat: 101 g
- Saturated Fat: 62 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 39 g
- Trans Fat: 1.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 105 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 252 mg