A simple apple and blueberry crumble that 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.
When it comes to winter desserts, it's hard to beat a warming apple crumble drizzled with creamy vanilla custard or a rich chocolate self-saucing pudding, but this apple and blueberry crumble is just as delicious... possibly even more so!
This recipe is the same as the classic recipe, BUT with the addition of frozen blueberries. It is really the easiest, most delicious apple and blueberry crumble recipe ever.
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
Quick and Easy – Based on my Super Easy Apple Crumble, it's just as simple and fast to make, but with the addition of frozen blueberries! If you've got 10 minutes to spare, you've got time to make this easy dessert.
Comfort Food – Warm, juicy, fruit filling with a golden, crunchy topping is the perfect winter comfort food (especially when it’s smothered in a huge scoop of vanilla ice-cream).
5 Star Recipe Rating - everyone LOVES this recipe! Read all of the 5 star reviews for yourself... here's just a few of the reviews from our readers:
"This recipe is incredible! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed. Super easy to follow and quick to make! Tastes phenomenal!"
"Quick , easy & delicious!"
"Quick easy and comforting!"
"I love this crumble, super easy and it’s absolutely delicious"
"I just made this recipe and it turned out wonderful! Cooked the apple in microwave instead of on the stove (using my grandmother’s kitchen and I don’t trust her stove) did it in two short bursts of 1 ½ minutes, plus one of 2 minutes, stirring between each time. It had cooked for 25 minutes when I went to check on it and it was perfectly golden!! Many compliments from the family, it’s quite possibly the best thing I’ve ever made"
What You Need
For the apple filling:
- 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 crumble as they give a sweet aromatic flavour.
- frozen blueberries - or substitute with fresh blueberries.
For the crumble:
- 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.
How To Make Homemade Crumble
Step 1 – Make the Apple and Blueberry Crisp Filling
Place the peeled and sliced apple into a medium saucepan along with the rest of the filling ingredients (except for the blueberries).
Bring to a low simmer until the apples have just softened, then drain the excess liquid.
Add the apples to a baking dish and sprinkle the blueberries on top.
Step 2 – Make the Crumble
Add all the crumble ingredients to a bowl. Using your fingers, squeeze and break up the butter.
Use your hands to completely coat the butter with sugar and oats until you have small lumps of crumble.
Sprinkle the crumble over the filling.
Step 3 – Bake
Place your baking dish in the preheated oven and bake the crumble until the top is golden brown and crunchy.
Recipe Tips & FAQ
What kind of apples should I use?
You really can use any type of apple for this recipe. It just depends on the flavour you'd like your apple blueberry crumble to have. Pink Lady or Jazz apples are sweeter varieties, while Granny Smith apples are tarter and are a nice complement to the other sweet flavours. It's really up to you! Choose an apple variety that is in season at the time as they will be bursting with flavour!
Is apple crumble the same as apple crisp?
Yes it is! Here in Australia we refer to it as crumble but in the US it is referred to as crisp - but it's exactly the same thing.
Can this berry crumble be made with different types of berries?
Yes it can. You can substitute the blueberries for raspberries, blackberries or strawberries (although blueberries are my favourite option!).
What temperature butter should I use?
Take your butter out of the fridge just a few minutes before you start making the crumble (right before you simmer your apples is perfect). You want the butter to still be hard, but not so hard that you can't squish it in your hands. I also recommend cutting the butter into blocks so that it's even easier to work with.
How long will my crumble keep?
You can keep your crumble in the fridge up to 5 days after it's baked. Wait until the crumble has cooled, then cover it with plastic wrap.
Can I freeze apple and blueberry crumble?
Yes! Absolutely! You can freeze this recipe for up to 3 months in an airtight container. The crumble can be defrosted and reheated directly from frozen, or you can defrost it in the fridge overnight and then reheat in the microwave or oven.
Other tips
Leave some clumps of the butter when mixing the crumble ingredients with your hands. This is the secret behind deliciously crunchy, crispy crumble!
Serving suggestions
Crumble is delicious on it's own... but even better when served with ice cream, custard and/or cream.
More Winter Dessert Recipes
If you're after even more comfort food... look no further than this yummy collection of winter dessert recipes!
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Apple and Blueberry Crumble
Ingredients
- 5 apples large apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup (250g) water
- ½ cup (115g) caster sugar
- 2 tbs lemon juice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 500 g blueberries frozen
Crumble
- 1 ⅓ cups (120g) rolled oats
- ½ 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
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Rachael
Can I substitute the flour for almond meal in the crumble? If so, how much almond meal? TIA
Lucy
I can't see why not! I haven't tried it though so wouldn't be able to recommend an amount!
Fatema
Hi! Can I use fresh blueberries rather than frozen?
Lucy
Absolutely!
Shirley Reed
Do you have a recipe for apple and blueberry streusel pie please
Lucy
Hi Shirley, oh I don't sorry! But I'll certainly add it to my list!
Bonnie Tuckett
This recipe is incredible! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed. Super easy to follow and quick to make! Tastes phenomenal! Thank you BakePlaySmile
Lucy
Yay! Thank you!!