Apple Berry Crumble
It’s the perfect recipe for those moments when you want to spoil your family with something warm, sweet, and comforting. The tartness of the berries, the sweetness of the apples, and a drizzle of our local honey make for a combination that feels like a big hug on a plate.What Makes This Berry Fruit Crumble Recipe The Best
Now, you might be wondering—why make this fruit crumble?
This dessert is the perfect combination of a syrupy, juicy fruit layer and a golden, crunchy topping. It’s versatile, comforting, and oh-so-delicious!
Our crumble topping features oats and almonds, adding a delightful texture and nutty flavour that pairs beautifully with the sweet and tart fruit filling. Plus, you can customise it to suit your preferences:
- Want a crunchier topping? Add a little more sugar, and you’ll get that gorgeous golden caramelisation and an extra crisp texture.
- Prefer a softer, more crumbly topping? Use more flour to create a pale, delicate crumble that melts in your mouth.
Just Like Nanna’s Apple Crumble
Let’s talk about the apples—arguably the star of the show!
For this crumble, I love using Granny Smith apples. Their tartness perfectly balances the sweetness of the honey and richness of the buttery topping. But don’t feel limited—use your favourite baking apples, especially if you’ve got seasonal varieties on hand. They can add a unique flavour to the crumble that makes it even more special.
As for cutting the apples, it all comes down to personal preference. Thinner slices, like the ones I used here (a mandoline works wonders), will bake into soft, melt-in-your-mouth pieces. On the other hand, thicker slices will retain some crunch, which adds a bit of texture. It really depends on what you enjoy.
Which Type of Honey is Best for Cooking?
If you’ve been lucky enough to sample our range of Western Australian honeys, you’ll know that every single one of our honeys has its own flavour profile. So it’s no wonder that we often get asked which honey is best to cook with.
Realistically, you can cook with any of our honeys, but obviously when you’re adding honey to a recipe with other ingredients, you might find that the honey flavour is masked or muted by stronger flavours. We therefore suggest that you don’t cook with honey that has subtle flavours – instead, we recommend using a bush honey or a wildflower honey that is produced with nectars of a range of plants and generally has a more fuller flavour profile (and is less expensive, which helps if you’re needing to use honey in a large quantity!)
Recipe:
Prep Time:
15 Min.
Cooking time:
30 Min.
Serves:
6 large servings
Ingredients for Dressing
Method
To make individual apple berry crumbles, preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Mix together honey, lemon juice and vanilla in a large bowl, then add apples and berries and toss until they’re evenly coated. Let the mixture infuse for 15 minutes to allow the flavours to meld. Meanwhile, in another large bowl, combine flour and butter by using your fingers to pinch the butter into the flour until it resembles large breadcrumbs. Add oats, white sugar and brown sugar to the bowl and mix until combined. Add 2-3 tablespoons of cold water to the mixture to dampen it slightly and create some clumps by pinching it together. Divide the fruit mixture among 6 ramekins, each approximately 10cm x 5cm in size, filling them evenly. Top each one with an even layer of the crumble mixture. Place the ramekins on a baking tray to catch any drips. Bake for 30 minutes or until the fruit is saucy and bubbling and the crumble is golden. Serve warm with whipped cream.
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