This James Martin apple crumble recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and is cooked in half an hour.
For his crumble topping, James Martin likes to use a combination of plain flour, wholemeal flour and oats. This gives a slightly nutty aroma and taste and is a nice update to a traditional crumble recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 284g can blackberries in fruit juice
- 2tbsp (30ml) acacia honey
For the crumble:
- 40g (1½ oz) plain flour
- 40g (1½ oz) wholemeal flour
- 25g (1oz) oats
- 60g (2oz) olive oil margarine
- 60g (2oz) flaked almonds
- 40g (1½ oz) brown sugar
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Method
- Heat the oven to 190C (170C fan, Gas 5). Put the prepared apples, blackberries and their juice into an ovenproof dish. Pour over 30ml water then stir in the honey.
- For the topping, put the plain flour and wholemeal flour in a bowl with the
- Oats. Rub in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Mix in the almonds and sugar.
- Spread the crumble mixture over the fruit and bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the topping is lightly golden. Allow to stand for a couple of minutes before serving.
Top tips for making this James Martin apple crumble
You can easily pulse the topping ingredients in a food processor if you prefer. It’s best to use cold margarine otherwise the mixture will become greasy.
How can I add flavour to my crumble recipe?
Try adding a sprinkle of ground ginger, cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling and topping for a warming boost.
What does James Martin serve with apple crumble?
One of James’ go to accompaniments for apple crumble is homemade custard. He prefers to serve it warm but some people like the combination of a hot crumble and cold custard or cream.
Can you serve apple crumble cold?
You can serve and eat apple crumble hot or at room temperature. If serving cool, we suggest taking the crumble out of the fridge around 10 minutes before serving to ensure it’s not fridge cold. This will give a more enjoyable eating experience.
Save time and pulse the topping ingredients together in a food processor instead of making it by hand. This Ninja 3-in-1 food processor review explains why you should invest and has a breakdown of all the possible functions.
Once you've mastered this recipe, try our rhubarb crumble or this plum crumble. If you'd like another celebrity recipe, check out the Hairy Bikers apple and blackberry crumble.
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