Recipe

Apple and berry crumble

Indulge in this classic dessert and enjoy the textures of warm, stewed fruits with a crumbly sweet topping. Perfect for a Winter's night!

Dec 30, 2014 1:00pm
  • 30 mins preparation
  • 40 mins cooking
  • Serves 6
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Ingredients

Apple and berry crumble
  • 1 kilogram green apples, peeled, cored, chopped
  • 1/4 cup caster sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 150 gram frozen mixed berries
  • 1/3 cup wholemeal self-raising flour
  • 50 gram chilled butter, chopped, plus 30g extra, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon raw sugar
  • 1 cup cornflakes, slightly crushed
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • vanilla ice-cream, to serve

Method

Apple and berry crumble
  • 1
    Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease a 1-litre (4-cup) ovenproof dish.
  • 2
    Place apple, caster sugar and water in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Cook and stir for 10 minutes or until apple is soft. Remove pan from heat. Add berries; stir to combine. Spoon into prepared dish.
  • 3
    Place flour in a medium bowl. Rub butter into flour to make coarse crumbs. Add raw sugar, cornflakes and coconut; stir well to combine. Sprinkle crumble mixture over fruit in dish. Dot top with extra butter.
  • 4
    Bake for 30 minutes or until topping is golden and fruit mixture bubbling. Serve crumble warm or cooled with ice-cream.

Notes

Don't thaw frozen berries before using. You can swap frozen mixed berries for fresh strawberries, if preferred.

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