Jersey Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Lavender Custard

A comforting apple and blackberry crumble with a hint of local Jersey flavour, topped with a fragrant lavender custard. Pairs perfectly with Jersey Royal Fritters served with an herb dip.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

825 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£2.70/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

4mediumJersey Apples(Peeled, cored, and sliced)

£2.00

1cupBlackberries(Fresh or frozen)

£3.50

2tablespoonsGranulated Sugar(Plus extra for sprinkling)

£0.10

1tablespoonLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.15

1cupAll-Purpose Flour

£0.20

0.5cupRolled Oats

£0.15

0.5cupBrown Sugar(Light or dark brown)

£0.25

0.5cupCold Unsalted Butter(Cut into small cubes)

£1.20

0.5teaspoonGround Cinnamon

£0.05

1cupDouble Cream(Heavy cream)

£1.80

0.5cupMilk

£0.20

3Egg Yolks

£0.75

0.3cupGranulated Sugar(For the custard)

£0.10

1teaspoonDried Lavender(Culinary grade)

£0.20

0.5teaspoonVanilla Extract

£0.15

Total Cost

£10.80

£2.70 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, blackberries, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss to coat evenly and transfer to a 9-inch baking dish.
3.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter cubes and use your fingertips (or a pastry blender) to rub the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit filling. Sprinkle a little extra granulated sugar on top.
5.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
6.
While the crumble is baking, prepare the lavender custard. In a saucepan, heat the double cream and milk over medium heat. Add the dried lavender and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
7.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
8.
Strain the lavender-infused cream mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into the egg yolk mixture, discarding the lavender. Whisk constantly to prevent curdling.
9.
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 (about 5-7 minutes). Do not boil.
10.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
11.
Serve the warm apple and blackberry crumble with a generous dollop of lavender custard.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

825 kcal / 3451 kJ

Carbs

78g

30% of RDA

Fat

55g

79% of RDA

Protein

11g

22% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

7 g

23% of RDA

Sugar

45 g

50% of RDA

Sodium

75 mg

3% of RDA

Saturated Fat

34 g

170% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a crispier crumble topping, add a handful of chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) to the mixture.

If using frozen blackberries, no need to thaw them before adding them to the filling.

The lavender custard can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Gently reheat before serving.

To prevent the crumble topping from browning too quickly, cover the baking dish with foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

Substitute Jersey butter for an extra touch of local flavour.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Mixing Bowls

9-inch Baking Dish

Wine Pairings

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Chef's Tips

For a crispier crumble topping, add a handful of chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts) to the mixture.

If using frozen blackberries, no need to thaw them before adding them to the filling.

The lavender custard can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Gently reheat before serving.

To prevent the crumble topping from browning too quickly, cover the baking dish with foil during the last 10-15 minutes of baking.

Substitute Jersey butter for an extra touch of local flavour.

Jersey Apple and Blackberry Crumble with Lavender Custard

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