Easy Apple and Blackberry Crumble Recipe
This Apple and Blackberry Crumble Recipe is the perfect summer crumble or crisp to use up your fresh seasonal blackberries. Paired with delicious apples and a sweet crumble this naturally gluten free apple blackberry crumble has delectable layers of texture and flavor!
This summer I wanted to try something new that we haven’t had before.
I went to my local farm stand and bought flats of our favorite berries and produce, so I found myself with an abundance of blackberries. We also had a basket full of apples that no one was touching since our berry choosing was plentiful.
I wanted to make a fruit crisp and we love my apple crisp recipe, so I decided we would make a Blackberry Apple Crumble!
What is Blackberry Apple Crumble?
Crumbles originated in Britain and were initially called “crisps” in America. The name “crumble” comes from the crumbly texture of the buttery, sweet topping.
The combination of blackberries and apples in a crumble creates a delightful balance of tartness and sweetness. The apples add natural sweetness while the blackberries add a tangy and slightly tart flavor.
The crumble topping typically consists of flour, butter, and sugar. It’s known for its irresistible texture and golden-brown finish.
The sweet and juicy fruit along with the texture of the crumble is absolutely delicious. It is always a must to top your crumble or crisp with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
This recipe happens to also be a Gluten Free Apple and Blackberry Crumble that is vegan!
We are an entirely gluten free family, so we made this gluten free. If you’re not gluten free just use regular all purpose flour in place of the gluten free flour.
This recipe also happens to be vegan since I used vegan butter. Not dairy free? Go ahead and use your favorite butter.
For reference our favorite vegan butter is Earth’s Balance and Miyoko’s.
Ingredients needed for Apple and Blackberry Crumble
Apples: Typically a honeycrisp or granny smith is used, but I like sweeter apples like Gala or Pink Lady’s when baking.
Blackberries: Fresh and ripe blackberries are the best, but you could use previously frozen berries that are completely thawed.
Gluten Free All Purpose Flour: I use my personal four blend or Better Batter Original or Artisan blend for this, or if you’re not gluten free, regular flour will work too!
Oats: If you are gluten free be sure to verify that they are certified gluten free. Can’t do oats? Use almond meal in place of oats.
Vegan Butter: Or regular butter if you’re not dairy free. Our favorite vegan brands are Earth’s Balance and Miyoko’s.
Brown Sugar: Want to keep this recipe clean? You can always use coconut sugar in place of brown sugar.
How to make Blackberry Apple Crumble…
In 2 bowls add the blackberries to one and the apples to another.
Sprinkle ½ cup of sugar on each and toss to combine. Allow them to sit for 20-30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Toss the apples and blackberries together with the 2 tbsp of flour and pour into a lightly greased baking dish.
In a medium sized bowl combine the flour, oats and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
Toss in the butter and cut into the mixture with a pastry blender until you have a nice crumbly mixture.
Sprinkle the crumble over the top evenly.
Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the blackberries are cooked through and the top is golden brown.
Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
You can store this unbaked in the fridge overnight and bake the next day if desired.
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container, or the baking dish covered with plastic wrap or foil. You can store for up t 3 days in the fridge. Reheat in the oven until warm before serving leftovers.
Blackberry Apple Crumble is always a crowd favorite with it’s buttery crumble topping!
With its combination of fruit, crunch, and sweetness, blackberry apple crumble is a delightful treat suitable for any occasion, whether it’s a family gathering, a cozy evening at home, or a special celebration.
Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups apples peeled, cored and sliced
- 4 cups blackberries washed and ripe
- 2 TBSP GF All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup sugar divided
How to Make Crumble Topping
- 1 cup GF All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Oats Certified Gluten Free
- ⅓ cup vegan butter cut into 1 inch cubes
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
Instructions
- In 2 bowls add the blackberries to 1 and the apples to another.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of sugar on each and toss to combine. Allow them to sit for 20-30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Toss the apples and blackberries together with the 2 tbsp of flour and pour into a lightly greased baking dish.
- In a medium sized bowl combine the flour, oats and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
- Toss in the butter and cut into the mixture with a pastry blender until you have a nice crumbly mixture.
- Sprinkle the crumble over the top evenly.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the blackberries are cooked through and the top is golden brown.
- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
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