A warm and comforting Thermomix Blackberry and Apple Crumble which is easy to prepare and made with a handful of ingredients from a well-stocked pantry and fridge.
Today, I'm bringing you another delicious crumble - blackberry and apple, one of my favourite flavour combinations!
The humble crumble, one of England's national treasures, has to be one of the easiest desserts to make with the help of the Thermomix to make the topping.
Tips on How to Make
Granny Smiths are often suggested for the apples as they are tart in flavour, but I use whatever is left in the fruit bowl. They need to be cut into 2-3cm cubes of the same size so they cook evenly.
I always use frozen blackberries as they are far cheaper and in supply all year round. There's no need to thaw them beforehand; just put them straight into the baking dish.
When making the crumble topping in the Thermomix, it's important not to overmix; otherwise, it can quickly turn into pastry! 15-25 seconds should be enough, but keep an eye on it. It's also important to use chilled butter straight from the fridge.
I've added some oats for texture in this recipe, but that is optional. The crumble takes 40 minutes to bake and is ready when it is golden brown, and the blackberry and apples begin to bubble to the surface.
You can enjoy this crumble all year round, but it's incredibly warming to have in winter with some piping hot custard.
Storage
The cooked crumble can be stored in the fridge for up to three days (covered).
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📖 Recipe
Thermomix Blackberry and Apple Crumble
Ingredients
For the Blackberry & Apple Filling
- 2 apples, peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
- 250 g frozen blackberries, or fresh blackberries
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
For the Crumble Topping
- 160 g plain flour
- 115 g chilled butter, unsalted
- 80 g brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons of oats, to sprinkle on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan)
For the Blackberry & Apple Filling
- Peel and core the apples and roughly cut them into 2cm cubes. Place them in a medium-sized baking dish (mine measured 16cm x 23cm), then add the blackberries, sugar, and cinnamon. Toss to combine.
For the Crumble Topping
- Weigh the flour, butter and sugar into the Thermomix bowl and mix for 15-25 sec/speed 5. (It should look like sand, but be careful not to overmix, or it will become pastry!)
To Assemble
- Tip the crumble topping evenly over the blackberry & apple filling and press down gently with the back of a fork. Scatter over the oats.
- Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and the blackberries and apples are bubbling from the sides.
- Serve immediately with piping hot custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
carla says
hi, i absoloutley love your recipes they are amazing, i was wondering if you could possibly make a recipe for donuts
thank you!
Vicki says
Hi Carla, thank you for your kind words! I don't plan to do a recipe for donuts anytime soon but this recipe from another Thermomix blogger looks really good: https://mamalovestocook.com/donuts-thermomix-recipe/
Jade Trevelyan says
Do you think you could use almonds flour?
Vicki says
Hi Jade, I've not used almond flour in this recipe so can't say for certain if it will turn out okay. Vicki.