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A white bakind dish with apple berry crumble on a white surface. Apples and berries around it. Top view.

Apple Berry Crisp

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A fantastic fruit dessert. A layer of juicy apples and berries is topped with a buttery crumble in this easy recipe that can be made ahead.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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For the crumble topping:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup regular oats
  • 3/4 cup sliced or chopped almonds
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into pieces (plus some extra to butter the dish)

For the fruit layer:

  • 1 1/2 pounds (3/4kg or about 5) Granny Smith apples
  • 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F /180°C.

Have ready a 9-13 inch ovenproof ceramic or glass dish. Butter it and reserve.

Prepare the apples:

  1. Peel and core the apples.
  2. You can dice the apples (as seen in the photos in the post above) or cut them in quarters and slice them.

Make the crumble:

  1. In a large bowl add flour, sugar, and salt and mix to combine.
  2. Add cold butter and work it with your hands or pastry cutter until you have pieces the size of peas. Some of the mixture will be sand-like with very small butter pieces.
  3. Mix in the oats and almonds until you have a lumpy mixture trying not to completely break the almonds. At this point, you can cover it and refrigerate for a few days or freeze it.
  4. You can also mix flour, sugar, salt, and butter in a food processor and then transfer to a bowl and mix the oats and almonds.

Assembling:

  1. Put a layer of apples in the buttered dish.
  2. Top with the fresh or frozen berries.
  3. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and drizzle with the lemon juice.
  4. Cover the fruit with the crumble. It will be uneven, rustic looking and maybe parts in the sides will not be completely covered. That is fine.
  5. Bake for about 40 minutes, until the top is golden and fruit is bubbling.
  6. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

  • Organization: read the recipe first and ensure you have ingredients at the correct temperature, equipment, and enough workspace. This will make the process so much easier!
  • Baking time: keep in mind that all ovens and pans are different, even if they look the same or very similar. The baking time in my recipes is as accurate as it can be, but it might take you more or less time. You can use a thermometer(like the OXO oven thermometer) to check that your oven is at the right temperature. I recommend you keep track of how your oven works and what tiny details you might need to adjust. 
  • Make ahead: the crumble can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for a week or frozen for a month. The dessert can be assembled for several hours and up to 2 days before you plan on serving it. Reheat it in a 350°F/180°C oven for about 15 minutes or until warm.
  • Last-minute dessert: always have frozen berries and crumble topping in the freezer. That way, you can assemble a fabulous fruit crumble in no time. You don't even need to cut up fruit. Dessert is ready in 40 minutes!
  • Sweetness: you can add 2-3 extra tablespoons of sugar to the fruit layer if you like sweeter desserts. Or use orange juice instead of lemon. 
  • Author: Paula Montenegro
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8
  • Calories: 405
  • Sugar: 31.2 g
  • Sodium: 24.7 mg
  • Fat: 22.4 g
  • Carbohydrates: 49.2 g
  • Fiber: 6.1 g
  • Protein: 4.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 45.8 mg

Find it online: https://vintagekitchennotes.com/apple-berry-crumble/