Apple Blackberry Crumble
The flavors of Apple Blackberry Crumble are a delightful contrast of sweet and tart fruit in every spoonful. With a buttery crust, this fruit cobbler is baked until bubbly and golden brown.
Crisps, cobblers, and crumbles are some of my favorite desserts to make. They’re quick and easy with minimal prep time. Best of all, they’re delicious!
While you can enjoy this easy recipe any time of year, Fall is perfect for cozying up under a throw blanket and enjoying this dessert.
Ingredients
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- Apples: Choose apples that hold up well in the oven, such as Braeburn, Cortland, Crispin, Fuji, Gala, Granny Smith, Honey Gold, or Pink Lady.
- Blackberries: You can use fresh berries or frozen berries (there’s not need to thaw frozen berries).
- Sugar: White sugar is used in the fruit filling, while brown sugar is used in the crumble topping.
- Lemon Juice: This adds brightness to the filling and helps make the delicious fruit filling.
- Cornstarch: Thickens the fruit mixture as it bakes.
- Flour: All-purpose flour works best in this recipe. You can also use Measure for Measure gluten-free flour.
- Old-Fashioned Oats: Because they hold their texture and shape well when baked old-fashioned oats are best in this recipe. However, quick-cooking oats will also work in a pinch. For a gluten-free dessert, use gluten-free oats.
- Butter: Unsalted butter means that you can control the amount of salt in the dish. Be sure to use cold butter for the best texture.
- Salt: Because salt enhances and balances the flavors of the other ingredients, it’s important not to skip it in the topping.
- Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg elevate the flavor of the overall dessert.
Variations: Use other types of berries or swap out the apples for pears to make different versions of this mixed fruit crumble.
Ang’s Recipe Tips
✔️ The lemon juice will stop the apples from oxidizing and turning brown.
✔️ The process of macerating the fruit, allowing it to sit with the liquid and sugar, will help draw out the natural juices of the fruit and make a delicious syrupy mixture for the fruit filling.
What is the difference between a crisp, cobbler, and crumble?
Cobblers, crisps, and crumbles are all fruit desserts with some kind of topping.
Because it’s topped with biscuit-like dough, cobblers are unique.
Crisps and Crumbles, on the other hand, are topped with streusel, made with or without oats. These terms are pretty much interchangeable now.
Storage
To Store: Leftover cobbler should be stored in the fridge. It will keep 3-4 days. (These are my favorite airtight containers.)
To Reheat: Microwave individual portions in 30 second intervals until heated throughout.
Serving Suggestions
The combination of flavors and textures in this dessert makes it a comforting treat, perfect for any occasion! Serve with ice cream or whipped cream on top.
I like to serve it warm, but my husband will eat leftovers straight out of the fridge when I’m not looking!
Similar Recipes
If you like making fruit crisps and cobblers, then next time, you’ll also want to try our slow cooker apple cobbler and peach crisp.
And for apple lovers, I know you’ll also enjoy these delicious recipes:
Related: 50+ Best Apple Recipes
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Apple Blackberry Crumble
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Ingredients
For the Filling
- 4-5 cups apples peeled, cored, and sliced
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Crumble Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. (A round dish that is 2.5 to 3 quarts will also work.)
- In a large bowl, combine the fruit with the sugar and lemon juice. All the mixture to sit while you prepare the topping.4-5 cups apples, 2 cups fresh or frozen blackberries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- In another bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using the back of a fork, or a pastry cutter, add the butter to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.1 cup old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Toss the fruit with the remaining filling ingredients until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
Equipment
- 9×9 baking pan
Notes
- Spray the crockpot with your favorite non-stick cooking spray.
- Add the apple blackberry filling to the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Sprinkle with the topping mixture.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 ½ – 3 hours.
