Description
This homemade blackberry and apple crisp offers gooey berry, apples and spices under a crispy sweet topping, filling your home with comforting aromas. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering, this rustic dessert is easy to make and will put a smile on everyone’s face. Follow the simple steps to create a dish perfect to serve a crowd and impress your guests.
Ingredients
For the Crisp Topping
140g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour
110g (1 stick) Cold Butter, cut into cubes
50g (1/2 cup) Old Fashioned Oats
50g (1/4 cup) Brown Sugar
For the Berry and Apple Filling
5 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
500g Frozen Blackberries
Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
100g (1/2 cup) Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Cornflour (Cornstarch)
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
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Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Make the Oat Crisp Topping
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In a large mixing bowl, rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
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Mix in the rolled oats and sugar until well combined.
Make the Apple Filling
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Wash, core, and chop the apples into chunks more or less the same size as the berries.
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In a large bowl, combine the apples, frozen blackberries, lemon juice, brown sugar, cornflour (cornstarch), and ground cinnamon until the fruit is well coated.
Assemble and Bake
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Pour the fruit filling into a 20 x 30 cm (9"x13") ovenproof baking dish.
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Evenly spread the crisp topping mixture over the fruit filling.
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Bake in a preheated oven for 40 - 45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is cooked and bubbling.
Serve and Enjoy!
Remove from the oven and let the crisp rest for 5 minutes.
Enjoy your berry and apple crisp with a scoop of ice cream or homemade vanilla custard.
Notes
Storage Instructions
Fridge - Leftover Apple Crisp: Cool to room temp. Cover with plastic wrap, then transfer to an airtight container. Lasts 2-3 days. Unbaked Assembled: Wrap in plastic wrap, transfer to an airtight container. Store up to 2 days. Unassembled: Store apple mixture and oat topping separately in airtight containers for 2 days.
Freezer - Leftover Apple Crisp: Cool to room temp. Wrap in plastic wrap, transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Just the Apples: Prep with lemon juice, flash freeze on a baking sheet, portion into freezer bags, freeze for up to 3 months. Unbaked Assembled: Wrap in plastic wrap, transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Apple Crisp - Microwave: Thaw, microwave for 1 minute or until heated through (topping may become soggy). Oven: Thaw or bring to room temp. Preheat to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 30-45 min. Tent with foil if needed. Toaster Oven: Thaw or bring to room temp. Preheat to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 15-30 min. Tent with foil if needed. Air Fryer: Thaw or bring to room temp. Preheat to 180°C (350°F).
- Prep Time: 10 - 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 - 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Oven Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 488
- Sugar: 46.7 g
- Sodium: 11.9 mg
- Fat: 15.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 82.3 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
- Cholesterol: 39.4 mg