Mary Berry Apple Crumble Recipe
Mary Berry’s Apple Crumble is a traditional British dessert made with sliced apples baked beneath a crumbly mixture of butter, flour, and sugar. The apples turn soft and slightly caramelized while the topping bakes to a light golden crisp. Mary’s version is simple yet delivers the perfect texture—crumbly on top and soft beneath, with just the right amount of sweetness and spice.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
For the apple filling:
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Cooking apples – 900g (about 4 large, peeled, cored, and sliced)
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Caster sugar – 75g (adjust to taste)
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Lemon juice – 1 tbsp
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Ground cinnamon – ½ tsp (optional but recommended)
For the crumble topping:
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Plain flour – 175g
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Butter – 110g (cold and diced)
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Light brown sugar – 75g
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Rolled oats – 25g (optional, for extra crunch)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Peel, core, and slice the apples evenly. Toss them with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a bowl, then transfer to your baking dish.
In a large bowl, add flour and butter. Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in brown sugar and rolled oats if using.
Evenly sprinkle the crumble mixture over the apple layer. Do not press it down; leaving it loose creates that lovely crumbly texture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are bubbling at the edges.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Pair it with warm custard, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a dollop of whipped cream for a classic finish.
Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-apple-crumble/