This really is the ultimate apple blueberry crumble! It’s so simple to make, takes only 10 minutes to prepare and is a sure winner with the whole family! Serve with ice-cream, custard or cream for a truly delicious dessert.
Crumble… the ultimate comfort food
For the past couple of years, my Super Easy Apple Crumble has been by far one of the most popular recipes on my little blog! And it’s no wonder… it really is the easiest and yummiest thing ever. Plus it’s the perfect winter comfort food (especially when it’s smothered in a huge scoop of vanilla ice-cream).
Don’t get me wrong, I love my classic apple crumble recipe as much as anyone… but sometimes it’s nice to change things up a bit! And so, on Mother’s Day this year, I made an apple blueberry crumble. YUM! It’s the same good old classic recipe, BUT with the addition of frozen blueberries.
I had my little helper Will in the kitchen with me baking this crumble (he’s finally becoming quite the little mini-chef!). He’s 15 months old now and can put ingredients into the Thermomix bowl for me (well… most of them make it in there!). He’s also a big fan of taste-testing along the way (just like his mumma!).
So please believe me that this really is the easiest apple blueberry crumble recipe ever. If I can make it one-handed with a little ‘helper’ latched onto my hip… then you can totally do this with your eyes closed. Seriously it’s that easy! Mind you.. maybe don’t close your eyes – that might not be the best advice I’ve ever given!!
Next time you’re after a quick and easy dessert that’s going to be a sure winner with the whole family, then please, please give this apple blueberry crumble a go. It’s sure to leave you drooling…!
More Winter Dessert Recipes
If you’re after even more comfort food… look no further than this yummy collection of winter dessert recipes!
Apple and Blueberry Crumble
Ingredients
- 5 apples large apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup (250g) water
- 1/2 cup (115g) caster sugar
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 500 g blueberries frozen
Crumble
- 1 1/3 cups (120g) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
- 50 g plain flour
- 115 g butter
Instructions
Conventional Method
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius (180 if using fan-forced). Grease a large oven-proof baking dish with butter and set aside.
- Place the peeled and sliced apples into a medium saucepan with the water, caster sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon and nutmeg. Bring to a low simmer for 5-10 minutes or until just softened. Drain off the excess liquid.
- Place the stewed apples into the baking dish. Sprinkle over the frozen blueberries.
- To make the crumble, place the oats, brown sugar, plain flour and butter into a bowl. Use your fingers to squeeze and break up the lumps of butter until crumbs have formed and all of the oats and flour are completely combined with the butter.
- Sprinkle the crumble over the apple and place into the preheated oven.
- Cook for 35 minutes or until the crumble is golden and crunchy.
Thermomix Method
- Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius (180 if using fan-forced). Grease a large baking dish with butter and set aside.
- Place peeled and sliced apples into the TM bowl. Add water, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and lemon juice. Cook for 5 minutes, 90 degrees on Reverse, Speed 1.
- Drain the excess liquid from the apples and place into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the frozen blueberries over the top.
- Rinse and dry the TM bowl.Place the oats, flour, butter and sugar into the TM bowl. Press Turbo a few times until you have achieved a consistent crumble mixture (and all of the dry ingredients have been completely combined with the butter.
- Sprinkle the crumble over the apple and place into the preheated oven.
- Cook for 35 minutes or until the crumble is golden and crunchy.
Notes
- apples – large and peeled. You can use any variety you like. Granny Smith apples will give a tart flavour which contrasts perfectly with the sweet crunchy topping. Pink Lady, Jazz apples or red apples are sweeter options but just as delicious.
- water – for cooking the apples.
- caster sugar – a super fine sugar. If you cannot find it, you can pulse regular raw/granular sugar in a food processor a couple times until fine.
- lemon juice – either fresh or store-bought.
- spices – I use a combination of ground cinnamon and nutmeg in my apple and blueberry crisp / crumble as they give a sweet aromatic flavour.
- frozen blueberries – or substitute with fresh blueberries.
- rolled oats – you can substitute the rolled oats with quick oats if you prefer. You can also use gluten-free oats to make this crumble recipe gluten-free.
- brown sugar – use either light (regular) or dark brown sugar.
- plain flour – also known as all-purpose flour.
- butter – either salted or unsalted butter is fine to use.
Nutrition
Can I substitute the flour for almond meal in the crumble? If so, how much almond meal? TIA
I can’t see why not! I haven’t tried it though so wouldn’t be able to recommend an amount!
Hi! Can I use fresh blueberries rather than frozen?
Absolutely!
Do you have a recipe for apple and blueberry streusel pie please
Hi Shirley, oh I don’t sorry! But I’ll certainly add it to my list!
This recipe is incredible! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed. Super easy to follow and quick to make! Tastes phenomenal! Thank you BakePlaySmile
Yay! Thank you!!