Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Custard

A classic British dessert of sweet apples and tart blackberries topped with a buttery oat crumble. Served warm with creamy custard.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

612 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£1.74/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

500gApples(Peeled, cored, and sliced)

£0.90

200gBlackberries(Fresh or frozen)

£3.00

2tbspCaster Sugar(For the fruit filling)

£0.10

1tbspLemon Juice(Optional, for brightness)

£0.15

150gPlain Flour(For the crumble)

£0.10

75gRolled Oats(For the crumble)

£0.15

75gLight Brown Sugar(For the crumble)

£0.20

100gCold Unsalted Butter(Cubed, for the crumble)

£0.85

As needed Custard(Ready-made or homemade)

£1.50

Total Cost

£6.95

£1.74 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4).
2.
In a bowl, combine the sliced apples, blackberries, caster sugar, and lemon juice (if using). Mix well and transfer to a 9-inch baking dish.
3.
To make the crumble topping, place the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cubed butter in a large bowl.
4.
Rub the butter into the flour and sugar mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Avoid overmixing.
5.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit filling.
6.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
7.
Let the crumble cool slightly before serving.
8.
Serve warm with a generous dollop of creamy custard.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (325g)

612 kcal / 2560 kJ

Carbs

85g

33% of RDA

Fat

28g

40% of RDA

Protein

18% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

11 g

37% of RDA

Sugar

45 g

50% of RDA

Sodium

63 mg

3% of RDA

Saturated Fat

17 g

85% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a crispier crumble, add a handful of chopped nuts like almonds or pecans to the topping.

If using frozen blackberries, there's no need to thaw them before adding to the fruit filling.

If your crumble topping is browning too quickly, cover the dish loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes of baking.

Store leftover crumble in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

You can replace the blackberries with other berries like raspberries or blueberries.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

9-inch Baking Dish

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