Easy apple and blackberry crumble
- Serves 4
- Easy
Enjoy a classic crumble flavour with this easy and timeless recipe.

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This classic crumble is easy to make and a perfect recipe for the late summer months, when hedgerow blackberries are abundant.
Ingredients
- Butter 50g
- Oats 50g
- Plain white flour 50g
- Caster sugar 50g
- Cooking apples 300g
- Blackberries 200g, washed and drained
- Cinnamon to taste
- Ground ginger to taste
- Allspice to taste
Method
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Step 1
Peel, core and dice the apples.
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Step 2
Arrange with the blackberries into the base of a medium-sized ovenproof dish. If you prefer a sweeter crumble, sprinkle the fruit with a little sugar.
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Step 3
In a large bowl, using your fingertips, mix the sugar, oats, flour, spices and butter until it has the consistency of breadcrumbs. If it is too sticky, add a little more flour.
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Step 4
Spread the topping over the fruit evenly, making sure all the fruit is covered.
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Step 5
Bake at 180°C for about 45 mins, or until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling up.
Serve hot with ice cream, custard or cream.
Recipe by Richard Aslan.