Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Jersey Custard

A classic British dessert featuring sweet apples and tart blackberries under a buttery crumble topping, served with rich Jersey custard. Perfect after a hearty meal like cabbage rolls.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

895 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£2.34/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

4mediumApples(Peeled, cored and sliced)

£1.50

200gBlackberries(Fresh or frozen)

£3.00

2tbspCaster Sugar(For the fruit)

£0.10

150gPlain Flour(For the crumble)

£0.10

50gOats(Rolled oats, for the crumble)

£0.05

100gCold Butter(Diced, for the crumble)

£0.90

50gBrown Sugar(For the crumble)

£0.15

300mlJersey Cream(For the custard)

£2.50

3Egg Yolks(Large, for the custard)

£0.75

30gCaster Sugar(For the custard)

£0.10

1tspVanilla Extract(For the custard)

£0.20

Total Cost

£9.35

£2.34 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan/ Gas Mark 4).
2.
In a 9-inch baking dish, combine the sliced apples and blackberries. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of caster sugar and toss gently to coat.
3.
To make the crumble topping, combine the flour, oats, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
4.
Add the diced cold butter and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
5.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit.
6.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crumble is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
7.
While the crumble is baking, prepare the Jersey custard. In a saucepan, gently heat the Jersey cream until almost simmering.
8.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and 30g of caster sugar until pale and thickened.
9.
Slowly pour the warm cream into the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
10.
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon. Do not boil.
11.
Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
12.
Serve the warm apple and blackberry crumble immediately with a generous dollop of Jersey custard.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (312g)

895 kcal / 3745 kJ

Carbs

79g

30% of RDA

Fat

61g

87% of RDA

Protein

13g

26% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

8 g

27% of RDA

Sugar

45 g

50% of RDA

Sodium

50 mg

2% of RDA

Saturated Fat

38 g

190% of RDA

Chef's Tips

If using frozen blackberries, there is no need to defrost them before using.

For a crunchier crumble topping, add a handful of chopped nuts, such as almonds or pecans.

The custard can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Gently reheat before serving.

A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg can be added to the crumble topping for extra warmth.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Mixing Bowl

9-inch Baking Dish

Saucepan

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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Chef's Tips

If using frozen blackberries, there is no need to defrost them before using.

For a crunchier crumble topping, add a handful of chopped nuts, such as almonds or pecans.

The custard can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Gently reheat before serving.

A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg can be added to the crumble topping for extra warmth.

Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Jersey Custard

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