A classic British dessert of sweet apples and tart blackberries topped with a buttery oat crumble. Served warm with creamy custard.
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F/Gas Mark 4).
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.
To make the crumble topping, place the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cubed butter in a large bowl.
Rub the butter into the flour and sugar mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Avoid overmixing.
Sprinkle the crumble mixture evenly over the fruit filling.
Bake for 30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
Let the crumble cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with a generous dollop of creamy custard.
Nutrition per serving (325g)
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.
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