Dave's Recipes

Blackberry Apple Crisp

A classic home-baked dessert combining blackberries and apples with a crispy oat topping.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min

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Grandpa’s Specialty, Blackberry Apple Crisp, is a heartwarming dessert made with an enticing mix of blackberries and apples, topped with a delightful crispy oat topping. This traditional dish is perfect for family gatherings, holidays, or just a cozy night in. The recipe allows for variations as other fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or rhubarb can be substituted. One tip is to ensure the apples are tender to know when the dish is perfectly baked.

  • 3 cups blackberries
  • 3 cups apples, peeled and sliced
  • 3 cups blackberries
  • 3 cups apples, peeled and sliced

Combine blackberries and apples in a glass baking dish.

  • 1 Tbsp (15 g) lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp (15 g) lemon juice

Sprinkle with lemon juice.

  • 1⁄3 to 1⁄2 cup (67 to 100 g) white granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp (8 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1⁄3 to 1⁄2 cup (67 to 100 g) white granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp (8 g) all-purpose flour

Combine granulated sugar and flour, sprinkle over fruit and gently toss with a fork.

  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (245 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 tsp (5 g) baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄4 tsp (1 g) salt
  • 1⁄2 cup (114 g) butter
  • 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (245 g) packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 tsp (5 g) baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄4 tsp (1 g) salt
  • 1⁄2 cup (114 g) butter

Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. With a fork, then fingertips, blend the butter into the flour mixture to form coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over fruit.

Bake at 350F for 45 minutes until apples are tender.

Bake at 350F for 45 minutes until apples are tender.

Sources:

  • Keith Grant

Category:

Desserts

Notes

You can substitute other fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, rhubarb, etc.

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