Slow Cooker Apple & Blackberry Crumble — The Ultimate UK Winter Comfort

 Slow Cooker Apple & Blackberry Crumble — The Ultimate UK Winter Comfort

🛒 Ingredients

• 🍏 500g cooking apples (peeled, cored, sliced)

• 🫐 250g fresh or frozen blackberries

• 🍋 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 🌰 2 tsp mixed spice or cinnamon

• 🍯 2 tbsp brown sugar (for fruit)

Crumble Topping:

• 🧈 125g cold butter (cubed)

• 🌾 150g plain flour

• 🌾 80g jumbo oats

• 🍬 75g demerara sugar

• 🌰 80g chopped walnuts (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep Fruit: Toss apples and blackberries with lemon juice, spice, and sugar. Place in slow cooker.

2. Make Crumble: Rub butter into flour until crumbly. Stir in oats, sugar, and nuts.

3. Top & Cook: Sprinkle crumble over fruit. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–3.5 hours.

4. Finish: Serve warm with custard, cream, or ice cream.

💡 Extra Tips

• 🧊 Use frozen berries straight from the freezer.

• 🍎 Bramley apples work best for tartness.

• 🍯 Add a splash of vanilla extract to the fruit mix.

• 🔥 For crispier topping, uncover for last 30 mins or briefly grill before serving.

• 🧊 Leftovers reheat well and freeze beautifully.

🌱 Benefits & Vitamins

• 🍏 Apples: High in fiber and Vitamin C.

• 🫐 Blackberries: Rich in antioxidants and Vitamin K.

• 🌾 Oats: Support heart health and digestion.

• 🌰 Walnuts: Provide omega-3s and protein.

• 🍋 Lemon Juice: Adds Vitamin C and brightness.

❓ FAQ

Can I make this gluten-free? ✅ Yes! Use gluten-free flour and oats.

Can I use other fruits? Absolutely — pears, plums, or raspberries work well.

Do I need to peel the apples? Peeling is recommended for texture, but optional.

Can I prep it ahead? Yes — assemble and refrigerate overnight, then cook fresh.

How long does it keep? Up to 3 days in the fridge or 2 months in the freezer.