Vegan Blackberry and Apple Crumble
European European - British - Desserts

Vegan Blackberry and Apple Crumble

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Tender orchard fruits baked beneath a golden, crisp butter and oat crumble, served warm with velvety Madagascan vanilla custard or double cream.

Ingredients

  • • 400 g fresh blackberries (stalks removed)
  • • 4 medium cooking apples (peeled, cored and thinly sliced)
  • • 35 g white granulated sweetener
  • • 1 tbsp cornflour
  • • 150 g gluten-free plain flour
  • • 75 g dairy-free reduced fat spread ((check the label to ensure it is entirely plant-based!))
  • • 50 g gluten-free rolled porridge oats
  • • 30 g white granulated sweetener
  • • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Place the blackberries, apples, sweetener and cornflour in a medium mixing bowl. Mix to coat evenly. Transfer the fruit into an 18 x 27 cm (7 x 11 inch) ovenproof dish and spread out evenly.

2
Phase 2

Place the flour in a medium mixing bowl and add the dairy-free reduced fat spread. Rub in until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the oats, sweetener and cinnamon until evenly mixed.Place the crumble topping in an even layer over the fruit in the dish.

4
Phase 4

Place on a baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 50–55 minutes until the fruit is softened and the crumble topping is golden.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot, alone or with a swirl of non dairy vegan aerosol cream or other accompaniment of your choice.