Desserts
Blackberry & Apple Crumble
By Ellie Marchmont · Autumn 2026
The hedgerow classic — bubbling fruit beneath a buttery, golden crumble.
Prep: 20 mins Cook: 45 mins Serves 6
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Ingredients
- ◆400g cooking apples, peeled and sliced
- ◆200g blackberries
- ◆100g caster sugar
- ◆150g plain flour
- ◆100g cold butter, cubed
- ◆80g demerara sugar
- ◆1 tsp cinnamon
- ◆Custard or cream, to serve
Method
- 1.Toss the apples and blackberries with the caster sugar and place in a baking dish.
- 2.Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs.
- 3.Stir in the demerara sugar and cinnamon.
- 4.Scatter the crumble over the fruit.
- 5.Bake at 180°C for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- 6.Serve warm with custard or cream.
