Description

Jamie Oliver’s Apple and Blackberry Crumble is a warm, fruity dessert featuring layers of tender apples and juicy blackberries topped with a golden, buttery crumble. This dessert is baked to perfection, resulting in a comforting treat with contrasting textures and flavors.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Filling

4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Braeburn), peeled, cored, and chopped

300g fresh or frozen blackberries

50g sugar (adjust to taste)

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for warmth)

For the Crumble Topping

150g plain flour

100g cold butter, diced

75g sugar (caster or brown sugar for extra flavor)

50g oats (optional, for extra crunch)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Fruit Filling

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, blackberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Stir gently to mix, then transfer the fruit mixture to a baking dish, spreading it out evenly.

Step 2: Make the Crumble Topping

In a separate bowl, combine the flour and butter. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in the sugar and oats (if using) to create the crumble topping.

Step 3: Assemble the Crumble

Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit mixture in the baking dish, making sure the fruit is completely covered.

Step 4: Bake

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.

Step 5: Serve

Allow the crumble to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with custard, cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a truly indulgent dessert.