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Apple and Blueberry Crumble

This classic British dessert is a real crowd pleaser and the best way to finish your Sunday roast dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, british
Diet: Halal, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 portion
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Ayla Clulee

Equipment

  • 1 peeler
  • 1 apple corer
  • 1 kitchen scale
  • 1 medium baking dish
  • 1 Rubber spatula

Ingredients

For Apple and Blueberry Filling

  • 1 kg apple (gala, Bramley, granny smith, or honey crisp apples are best for crumbles)
  • 2 tablespoon caster sugar (30 grams)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
  • 150 g blueberries

For the Crumble

  • 165 g plain flour
  • 60 g unsalted butter (cut in small cubes)
  • 60 g demerara sugar
  • 80 g walnuts (chopped)
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Instructions

Cooking the Fruit Filling

  • Preheat oven to 180 °C (fan oven).
  • Peel, core, and slice the apples.
  • Place the apples in a pan and add sugar along with the cinnamon, give it a good stir to make sure all apples are evenly covered with cinnamon and sugar.
  • Cook until the apples are slightly softened, remove from the heat, and then add the blueberries.
  • Let the filling cool down and proceed with preparing the crumble mixture.

Prepare the Crumble Mixture

  • Cut the cold butter into small cubes and place it in a mixing bowl with the flour.
  • Rub them together with your fingertips until it looks like bread crumbs. 
  • Add the sugar and chopped walnuts to the crumb and lightly rub the mixture with your fingertips until combined, without overworking it.

Build the Crumble and Cook

  • Transfer the apple and blueberry filling into a baking dish 20cm x 30 cm (13" x 9").
  • Sprinkle the crumble over the filling and gently press using a silicon spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until it looks golden brown.
  • Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. 

Notes

  • Use a good quality unsalted butter and make sure it is cut into small cubes and very cold before mixing it with sugar and flour.
  • Toast the walnuts lightly in the oven before adding them to your crumble. Toast them in the preheated oven to 150°C (fan oven) for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • You can make the crumble topping and keep it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Simply pull it out when you need it and use it from frozen.
  • Use different berries for this crumble recipe such as raspberries, blackberries, or gooseberries, depending on what's in season.
  • Peel your apples using a peeler and core with a help of an apple corer before slicing or cutting them into chunks.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg