Dessert / British
Apple Blackberry Crumble
Apples and blackberries bubble under a crisp oat crumble with cinnamon. Vegan butter makes a simple plant-based version of the British dessert.
By Vegetarian Recipes Kitchen · Updated

- Prep
- 20 minutes
- Cook
- 35 minutes
- Total
- 55 minutes
- Serves
- 6
Gather your ingredients
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Allergen notes
- Wheat is commonly present in all-purpose flour; check the actual product labels, including any gluten-free replacements.
- Contains oats or oat products. Check labels and choose certified gluten-free products when needed; oats can still be an allergen.
Check product labels and any substitutions; packaged ingredients can introduce additional allergens.
Let's cook
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Heat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Toss apples and blackberries with lemon juice, cinnamon and 30 g sugar in a baking dish.
Rub flour and vegan butter together until coarse crumbs form. Stir in oats, salt and remaining sugar.

Scatter crumble loosely over the fruit without packing it down.

Bake for 30–35 minutes until topping is golden and the fruit bubbles at the edges. Rest for 10 minutes.
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A little kitchen know-how
- Leave the topping loose so it bakes into crisp crumbs.
Make it yours & keep it well
Use pears instead of apples, choosing firm ripe fruit.
Storage: Refrigerate for 3 days; reheat in the oven.
Estimated nutrition per serving
370 kcal
Approximate figures; brands, portions and substitutions change the result.
Good things to know
How should I store leftovers?
Refrigerate for 3 days; reheat in the oven.
Can I adapt this plant-based recipe?
Use pears instead of apples, choosing firm ripe fruit.
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