When there are loads of blackberries around, don’t let them go to waste. This version of an old favourite uses oats which give the topping a chewy texture.
Filling 3 large Bramley apples 30g butter 150g sugar Pinch of cinnamon 80g blackberries
Preheat oven to 200C Peel, core and thickly slice the apples Heat butter in a pan, add apples and cook gently. Add sugar and cinnamon and continue stirring until apples are just softened. Remove from heat and add blackberries, stirring in very carefully
Put all the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and then rub in the butter until it makes a coarse crumble. (This is easier if you cut the butter into smaller pieces first). Put the fruit into an ovenproof dish and spread the crumble evenly on top.
Cook for around 15/20 minutes until topping is browned. Serve hot with the cream or cream fraiche
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