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    Published: Aug 21, 2022 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Apple and Blueberry Crumble

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    This Apple and Blueberry Crumble is filled with deliciously tender apples, juicy blueberries and mouth-watering hints of cinnamon! Topped with a buttery, golden streusel, it's the perfect apple blueberry crisp for both summer and fall. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a comforting, easy dessert that’s sure to get you rave reviews (and leave your house smelling divine).

    White plate piled with apple and blueberry crumble and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    The best of apple crisp and berry crumble combined in one!
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    • 🏅 Why it's the best
    • 🍎 Ingredients for apple blueberry crisp
    • 🔪 How to make apple and blueberry crumble
    • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For a crowd
    • 🙋 Questions and Answers
    • 👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks
    • 📖 More amazing desserts
    • 👋🏻 Connect with us!
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    There is nothing wrong with a classic Apple Crisp... but have you ever tried adding berries? It completely takes it up a notch! It's the perfect combo of summer and fall.

    This easy Apple and Blueberry Crumble recipe was inspired by our own apple crisp, with a few additions from RecipeTin Eats and Carlsbad Cravings. If you’re looking for more ideas, check out these other easy dessert recipes. (Pro tip: I highly recommend these Best Apple Pie Dessert Biscuits or these Maple Apple Scones for another amazing comfort food!)

    🏅 Why it's the best

    • Warm, comforting, creamy, and crunchy all at the same time! 
    • Simple ingredients
    • Plenty of crumble topping (the best part!)
    • Easy to make with prep ahead options
    • The perfect vessel for a scoop of ice cream
    • Great for summer, fall, or the holidays

    🍎 Ingredients for apple blueberry crisp

    Oats, flour, brown sugar, and other ingredients for apple crisp on white counter.
    Use tart apples to balance out the sweet crumble topping.

    A full list of the ingredients are in the recipe card below, but here are a few noteworthy tips:

    • Tart apples: Granny Smith apples are perfect for this recipe, but any other tart baking apple would work well too (see my list in the FAQ section).
    • Frozen blueberries: I make my crisp with frozen berries, but fresh blueberries would work too. 
    • Brown sugar: I prefer to use light, but you can substitute dark. 
    • All-purpose flour: Don’t leave it out of the filling - it will thicken the saucy filling just enough.

    🔪 How to make apple and blueberry crumble

    Crumble topping: In a large bowl or food processor (affiliate), combine all the dry topping ingredients. Then add the melted butter (for extra flavor try browning the butter first) and combine until crumbles form, using your hands to clump it together if needed. Pop in the freezer to chill.

    Fruit mixture: In another mixing bowl, combine the apples, blueberries, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Toss together until evenly combined.

    Glass bowl of oat and brown sugar streusel.

    Freeze the crumble for a bit for an extra crispy topping.

    Glass bowl of apple chunks and frozen blueberries covered in sugar and flour.

    Cut the apples in equal size pieces to cook evenly.

    Hand sprinkling crumble on top of fruit in white baking pan.

    Save the largest crumbles for the top for the perfect texture.

    Bake: Pour the apple mixture into a greased 9x9 square baking dish (affiliate). Top with the cold oat mixture. Then bake the blueberry and apple crumble at 350°F for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.

    Serve: Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then serve with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For a crowd

    Blueberry Apple Crumble is a great fruit dessert to serve to a crowd because it’s easy and can be prepped ahead. If you’re doubling the recipe, make it in a 9x13 pan (affiliate). For make ahead and freezer instructions, see the FAQ section below. 

    Overhead of blueberry apple crisp with vanilla ice cream and a serving spoon.
    Apple berry crisp can be prepped ahead or frozen for an even fast dessert.

    🙋 Questions and Answers

    Which apples are best for apple crumble?

    Tart apples are best because they hold up when baked and pair well with the sweet crisp topping. Granny Smith apples are my favorite, but McIntosh, Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, or Fuji would also work. 

    What’s the difference between a crumble and a crisp?

    A crumble and a crisp are both baked fruit desserts with a streusel topping. They are essentially the same thing, but crisps have oats in the topping, while crumbles may or may not. Both are equally delicious.

    Can I make apple blueberry crumble ahead?

    Yes! You can make the oat crumble topping and refrigerate it in an airtight container for 2-3 days. The fruit mixture can also be made and refrigerated for up to 1 day, but for best results prepare the fruit fresh. Assemble and bake when ready to serve.

    Can I freeze apple crisp?

    To freeze apple and blueberry crumble, prepare as directed, then cover tightly with aluminum foil and freeze. To save space, you can also freeze the crumble topping and sugared apples in separate bags, then assemble before baking (you may need to thaw it slightly to get in an even layer). Bake from frozen, adding an additional 5-10 minutes if needed and covering loosely with foil if the topping is browning too much.

    Close up of spoon scooping apple and blueberry crumble from a baking dish.
    This dessert is equally good in the summer or the fall.

    👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

    • Cut the apples the same size to ensure they cook evenly.
    • Use old-fashioned oats, not instant oats. Instant oats will cook too fast and leave you with a mushy topping instead of crispy. 
    • Flash freeze the topping: Super cold topping will cook up extra crispy! So pop it in the freezer while you prep the fruit.
    • Serve fresh: Although you can store leftovers in the fridge, apple and blueberry crisp is best served fresh with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

    📖 More amazing desserts

    • Apple Pie Dessert Biscuits - The taste of homemade apple pie with half the work! Such a fun and festive skillet dessert. 
    • Carrot Bundt Cake - This bundt cake is filled with coconut, pineapple, and pecans, then topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
    • Orange Loaf Cake - Moist, tender, and covered in the best orange glaze. This one is a winner every time!
    • Raspberry Glaze - Perfect for bundt cake, pound cake, scones, and more.

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    📋 Recipe

    White plate piled with apple and blueberry crumble and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

    Scrumptious Apple and Blueberry Crumble

    This Apple and Blueberry Crumble is filled with deliciously tender apples, juicy blueberries and mouth-watering hints of cinnamon! Topped with a buttery, golden streusel, it's the perfect apple blueberry crisp for both summer and fall. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a comforting, easy dessert that’s sure to get you rave reviews (and leave your house smelling divine).
    5 from 8 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes
    Servings: 6 -8
    Calories: 372kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Ingredients

    Crumble Topping

    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • 1 cup brown sugar packed
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 stick butter melted (If desired, you can use brown butter)

    Fruit Mixture

    • 3 large (or 4 medium) apples peeled, cored, and cut into ½ inch chunks
    • 1½ cups frozen blueberries or substitute fresh
    • 1½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoon brown sugar packed
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon melted

    To Serve

    • Vanilla ice cream
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x9 pan with baking spray.

    Crumble Topping

    • If you prefer brown butter, follow these directions for how to brown butter. Allow to cool until just warm.
    • In a large bowl, combine all the topping ingredients except the butter. Add melted butter combine, clumping it in your palm to form large crumbles. Place topping in freezer.
      1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 stick butter

    Fruit Mixture

    • In a medium bowl, combine the apples, blueberries, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Toss until well combined.
      3 large (or 4 medium) apples, 1½ cups frozen blueberries, 1½ tablespoon all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoon brown sugar

    Assemble

    • Pour fruit mixture into prepared pan. Top with cold crumble topping, placing the largest crumbles on top.
    • Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until bubbly, golden brown, and the apples are tender (you can use a knife to gently test the apples). Cool for about 10 minutes, then serve with ice cream.
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    Notes

    Tips & Tricks
    • Cut the apples the same size to ensure they cook evenly.
    • Use old-fashioned oats, not instant oats. Instant oats will cook too fast and leave you with a mushy topping instead of crispy. 
    • Flash freeze the topping: Super cold topping will cook up extra crispy! So pop it in the freezer while you prep the fruit.
    • Serve fresh: Although you can store leftovers in the fridge, apple and blueberry crisp is best served fresh with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
     
    Make Ahead Instructions: 
    Make the crumble topping and refrigerate it covered for 2-3 days. The fruit mixture can also be made and refrigerated for up to 1 day, but for best results prepare the fruit fresh. Assemble and bake when ready to serve.
     
    Freezer Instructions:
    Prepare as directed, then cover tightly with foil and freeze. To save space, you can also freeze the crumble topping and sugared apples in separate bags, then assemble before baking (you may need to thaw it slightly to get in an even layer). Bake from frozen, adding an additional 5-10 minutes if needed and covering loosely with foil if the topping is browning too much.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 213mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 2mg

    All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.

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    1. Angela says

      November 24, 2022 at 7:42 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy dessert and easy to make. However I thought there was way too much crumble topping for the dessert for a 9x9 pan. I thought it was going to “melt into” the dessert but it didn’t so I ended up having to take some off after baking. The amount would be enough for a 9x13 pan. Otherwise a delicious recipe, thank you!

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      • Misty says

        November 25, 2022 at 9:53 pm

        We like a lot of crumble topping, but feel free to make 1/2 the recipe or freeze half of it for next time. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    2. Nancy says

      October 15, 2022 at 7:23 pm

      5 stars
      We all enjoyed this crumble. I added some grated lemon rind to the fruit mixture. The topping was the easiest and best I´ve made.

      Reply
      • Danielle says

        October 16, 2022 at 8:07 am

        Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback! It makes our day to hear from people who are enjoying the recipes! Happy eating!

        Reply
    3. Nancy says

      September 22, 2022 at 7:26 am

      This recipe sounds yummy! Can I use sugar free substitutes? Being a diabetic.

      Reply
      • Misty says

        September 22, 2022 at 7:47 pm

        Hi Nancy! We have never tried a sugar free substitute, so I can't recommend it with confidence. The brown sugar is definitely a big part of the flavor, so you may miss that with a substitute. But let us know what you try!

        Reply

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