Christmas Apple and Blueberry Crumble Recipe

Nothing says Christmas like the warm, inviting scent of a freshly baked crumble wafting through your home. This Apple and Blueberry Dutch Oven Crumble is the perfect festive dessert to serve up after a big Christmas meal. The combination of tart apples, juicy blueberries, and a spiced crumble topping brings all the cosiness of the holiday season to your table. Easy to make and great for sharing, it's a must-have for your Christmas menu!

Ingredients

Crumble Topping

115g unsalted butter, room temperature
210g plain flour
100g brown sugar
60g rolled oats
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: A pinch of ground nutmeg for extra Christmas warmth!

Filling

6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced into 1cm cubes
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 cups frozen blueberries
1/2 cup caster sugar
2 tbsp plain flour
1 tsp vanilla bean paste

Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spray a 30cm Dutch oven with non-stick cooking spray (we used a Crumble Classic Round Dutch Oven).

Crumble Topping

In a bowl, combine the plain flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and salt (add a pinch of nutmeg if you’re feeling festive!).

Add the room temperature butter and work it into the dry ingredients using your fingertips until crumbly. Set aside.

Filling

Toss the diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Add the caster sugar, plain flour, and vanilla bean paste, stirring until well coated.

Gently fold in the frozen blueberries.

Assembly

Spread the prepared fruit mixture into the greased Dutch oven.

Sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit, clumping it together for those golden, crunchy pieces.

Baking

Bake, uncovered, for 40-50 minutes or until the fruit is soft and bubbling, and the topping is golden brown.

Finishing Touches

Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.

Serve this festive crumble with a generous dollop of custard or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and enjoy the warm, spiced flavours that embody the Christmas spirit. It’s the ultimate dessert for Christmas gatherings, adding a touch of holiday cheer to the end of your meal. Whether around the tree or at a big family dinner, this crumble is sure to become a holiday favourite!