Blackberry crumble
Juicy, tart blackberries are the perfect foil for the rich, sweet topping in this comforting crumble
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 675g blackberries , stalks and leaves removed
- 3tbsp cornflour
- 150g soft light brown sugar
- ½lemon , juiced
- 2bay leaves (optional)
- 350g plain flour
- 50g demerara sugar
- 50g soft light brown sugar
- 175g cold salted butter , cubed
Instructions
Step 1
Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the blackberries, cornflour, sugar and lemon juice into a 25cm round ovenproof dish. Mix a few times to dissolve the cornflour and coat the berries. Add the bay leaves, if using.Step 2
Put the crumble topping ingredients into a bowl and rub together using your fingertips, pressing the butter into the dry ingredients to get a chunky rubble. Scatter over the top of the berries and spread to cover. Bake for 40-45 mins or until the top is crisp and lightly golden and the berry juices are bubbling around the edges. Leave to cool slightly for 10 mins before serving.