Hairy Bikers Apple And Blackberry Crumble Recipe

This Hairy Bikers Apple and Blackberry Crumble Recipe is a warm and rustic dessert, which includes sweet apples and tart blackberries. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Hairy Bikers Apple And Blackberry Crumble Recipe Ingredients

For the Fruit Filling:

• 3 eating apples, peeled and cored
• 2 Bramley cooking apples, peeled and cored
• 300g fresh blackberries
• 100g demerara sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon

For the Crumble Topping:

• 175g plain flour
• 140g soft brown sugar
• 35g porridge oats
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 180g cold unsalted butter, cubed

How To Make Hairy Bikers Apple And Blackberry Crumble Recipe

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 170°C (150°C fan, Gas mark 3).
2. Prepare the fruit filling: Slice the apples and layer them with the blackberries in a baking dish.
3. Add cinnamon sugar: In a small bowl, mix demerara sugar with 2 tsp cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the fruit.
4. Make the crumble topping: In a large bowl, rub the cold butter into the flour, brown sugar, oats, and 1 tsp cinnamon until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
5. Assemble and bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit filling. Bake for 40 minutes or until the topping is golden and the fruit filling is bubbling.
6. Rest and serve: Let the crumble rest for 40 minutes before serving warm.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use frozen blackberries? Yes, just thaw and drain them before adding to the dish.
• What apples are best for crumble? A mix of sweet eating apples and tart Bramley apples gives the best flavor.
• How to make the crumble topping extra crisp: Chill the topping before baking or add more oats for crunch.
• Can I make this ahead of time? Yes, assemble it a day ahead and bake when ready to serve.
• What if I don’t have porridge oats? Substitute with quick oats or leave them out for a finer topping.

What To Serve With Apple And Blackberry Crumble

This dessert pairs beautifully with creamy or chilled additions:

• Custard
• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Greek yogurt
• Pouring cream

How To Store Apple And Blackberry Crumble

Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave.

Freeze: Freeze the unbaked or baked crumble for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Apple And Blackberry Crumble Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 586 kcal
• Total Fat: 25g
• Saturated Fat: 15g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 0.08g
• Total Carbohydrate: 85g
• Dietary Fiber: 5g
• Sugars: 58g
• Protein: 6g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, use gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free oats.

Can I swap the fruit?
Yes, pears or raspberries can be used instead of apples or blackberries.

How do I reheat crumble?
Warm in the oven at 160°C until heated through or microwave individual servings.

Why is my crumble soggy?
Too much moisture from the fruit or underbaking can make the topping soft. Bake until the top is golden and crisp.

Can I reduce the sugar?
Yes, cut the sugar in both filling and topping to taste.

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• Hairy Bikers Corned Beef Hash Recipe
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