Easy Blackberry Crumble
Sweet, juicy blackberries tucked beneath a buttery oat crumble topping make this easy Blackberry Crumble the perfect old-fashioned dessert. Made with just two cartons of fresh blackberries and pantry staples, it's simple enough for a weeknight treat but special enough for sharing with family and friends.
Equipment
8×8 inch glass baking dish
Ingredients
Blackberry Filling
- 12 oz fresh blackberries
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup cold butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Gently stir until the berries are evenly coated.
- Transfer the blackberry mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the blackberry filling.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crumble to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with:
Vanilla ice cream
Fresh whipped cream
A drizzle of heavy cream
A scoop of vanilla yogurt for brunch
Optional Add-Ins
½ cup blueberries
½ cup raspberries
¼ teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
A pinch of nutmeg in the topping
Vanilla ice cream
Fresh whipped cream
A drizzle of heavy cream
A scoop of vanilla yogurt for brunch
Optional Add-Ins
½ cup blueberries
½ cup raspberries
¼ teaspoon almond extract
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
A pinch of nutmeg in the topping