A mixed fruit crumble is a delicious, comforting dessert featuring a sweet, juicy fruit filling topped with a buttery, crunchy crumble topping. This dessert is versatile and can be made with various fruits, and it’s easy to prepare, making it a perfect choice for casual gatherings or as a family treat.
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 3 cups mixed fruits (e.g., apples, berries, pears, peaches, or a combination)
- 2 tbsp sugar (adjust based on fruit sweetness)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or flour (optional, to thicken)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
For the crumble topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (or white sugar)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
Prepare the fruit filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine the mixed fruit with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch (if using), and cinnamon (if using). Mix well and transfer the fruit mixture into a greased baking dish.
Make the crumble topping: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and rub it into the dry ingredients with your fingers or use a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Assemble the crumble: Evenly spread the crumble topping over the prepared fruit filling.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling.
Serve: Let the crumble cool slightly before serving. It’s great on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
For the Fruit Filling:
The fruit filling is the base of the crumble and provides the sweet, juicy component of the desert.
Mixed fruits (3 cups): The best part about this recipe is that you can use any combination of fruits you like. Common choices are apples, pears, berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries), peaches, or even tropical fruits like mangoes. For best results, choose fruits that have different textures and sweetness levels, so you get a balance of flavours.
Sugar (2 tbsp): The sugar helps sweeten the fruit, which may be tart, especially for fruits like berries or apples. The amount of sugar can be adjusted based on the sweetness of the fruits you are using.
Lemon juice (1 tbsp): Adding lemon juice gives the fruit a slight tartness that balances its sweetness and prevents it from browning during baking.
Cornstarch or flour (1 tbsp): This ingredient helps thicken the fruit juices as they cook. If your fruits are very juicy, add this to ensure the filling isn’t too runny. Cornstarch is often used for its ability to thicken without affecting the texture, but you can substitute it with flour if preferred.
Cinnamon (1 tsp, optional): Ground cinnamon enhances the flavour of fruits, especially apples and pears. It adds a warm, spiced note that complements the sweetness of the filling.
Enjoy your homemade mixed fruit crumble!
