If you’re looking for the BEST Apple and Blueberry Crumble recipe, you’ve hit the jackpot! This apple blueberry crisp is full of warm, tender apples and juicy blueberries, then topped with a generous layer of buttery crumble topping that bakes until perfectly crunchy and golden. Top with vanilla ice cream for a comforting, easy dessert that’s sure to get you rave reviews (and leave your house smelling divine!).
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If you found this recipe but you're not quite convinced yet, let me just say that this Apple and Blueberry Crumble is knock-your-socks-off good! It was inspired by our own apple crisp recipe, with a little bit of inspiration from RecipeTin Eats and Carlsbad Cravings.
If you’re looking for more inspiration, check out these other easy dessert recipes. (Pro tip: I highly recommend these Apple Pie Dessert Biscuits for another amazing comfort food!)
🏅 Why apple berry crisp is the best
- Warm, comforting, creamy, and crunchy all at the same time!
- Heaping crumble topping (the best part!)
- Easy to make
- Make ahead options
- Great for summer, fall, or the holiday season
🍎 Ingredients
A full list of the ingredients for this easy apple blueberry crisp is 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, combine all the topping ingredients except the butter. Then add the melted butter (for extra flavor try browning the butter first) and use your hands to combine the topping, clumping it in your palm to form crumbles. Pop in the freezer. (You could also make it in a food processor, but I prefer to do it by hand).
Fruit mixture: In another mixing bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, flour, and salt. Microwave the mixture for 10-15 seconds to loosen it, then toss apples, blueberries, and sugar mixture in a large bowl.
Assemble: Pour the fruit mixture into a greased 9x9 square baking dish (affiliate). Top with the cold crumble mixture, placing the largest crumbles on top.
Bake: Bake the blueberry and apple crumble in preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender.
Serve: Cool for 10 minutes, then serve with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
👨👩👧👦 For a crowd
Apple Blueberry Crumble is a great 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.
🙋 Questions and Answers
We always called it apple blueberry crisp growing up, but apple blueberry crumble is essentially the same thing. Both are fruit desserts baked with a crumble topping, sometimes with oats or nuts (always with brown sugar 😉).
Tart apples are best because they hold up when baked and pair well with the super sweet crisp topping. Granny Smith apples are my favorite, but McIntosh, Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, or Fuji would also work.
In my opinion, yes. The texture of the peels isn’t great in crisp, so peel your apples first.
Yes! To freeze it, prepare the crumble topping and freeze in a zippered bag. Then prepare the fruit mixture and freeze in a separate bag. Assemble and bake from frozen, adding an additional 5-10 minutes if needed. (You may need to thaw the fruit slightly to get in an even layer, but no need to thaw thoroughly).
To prepare it ahead without freezing, make the crumble topping and refrigerate it covered. Then make the fruit mixture and refrigerate in a prepared pan covered with plastic. It will hold well for up to 1 day. Add the topping right before baking, then bake as directed.
👨🏼🍳 Tips & Tricks
- Cut the apples the same size: This will help them 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, this 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. So good!
- Orange Loaf Cake - Moist, tender, and covered in the best orange glaze. This one is a winner every time!
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📋 Recipe
Apple and Blueberry Crumble (Apple Blueberry Crisp)
Ingredients
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 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 (Granny Smith are our favorite)
- 1½ cups frozen blueberries or substitute fresh
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream
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 and use your hands to combine, clumping it in your palm to form large crumbles. (You can use a food processor for this step, but don't over-zoom it). Place topping in freezer.
Fruit Mixture
- In a medium bowl, place chopped apples and frozen blueberries.
- In another small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients to form a thick paste. Microwave for 10-15 seconds to loosen, then pour over the fruit and stir until combined.
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
- Cut the apples the same size: This will help them 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, this apple and blueberry crisp is best served fresh with a heaping scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Nutrition
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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