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From its humble origins as a wartime British pud, to the timeless classic that it is today, there’s a place in everyone’s heart for crumble. So, here we’ve rounded up our favourite easy crumble recipes, from traditional flavour combos to super savoury ideas. If you can’t get enough of all things crumble, we have even more simple crumble recipes to try, plus brilliant baking recipes, from crumble cakes to crumble cookies.
Let’s start with one of the classics and where it all began: when wartime rationing meant apple pie was tricky to make, families turned to thrifty measures to create a comforting pud. The apple crumble was born – and we’ve celebrated it ever since. Our best apple crumble recipe has all the elements you know and love – tangy yet sweet British Bramley apples with a buttery, moreish crumble topping.
A perfect anytime ‘afters’, but if you’re looking for something more substantial, this vegan apple crumble recipe fits the bill – it serves 8 and is dairy- and gluten-free. Like a tangy berry pop to your apple crumble? Our Apple and berry crumble with seasonal blackberries hits the spot (use thawed frozen blackberries if they’re not in season) and if you’re an air-fryer fan, you’ll love this Air-fryer apple crumble recipe, cooked to perfection in just half an hour. Prefer low and slow? Prep this Slow-cooker apple crumble in advance and let it cook over a few hours, filling your kitchen with gorgeous cinnamon and orange aromas.
While an apple crumble may be a classic, don’t overlook pears when you’re on the hunt for an easy crumble recipe. From tangy to sweet and even spicy, pears add a delicious dimension to a crumble and the mild flavour of many varieties pair well (excuse the pun!) with berries, nuts and chocolate. Let’s start with a perfectly practical pear crumble recipe with oats that heroes tinned pears and frozen berries. Bonus points are that it’s a healthier take on crumble, plus dairy- and gluten-free.
Or how about the tried-and-tested duo of sweet pears and buttery almonds in this Pear and almond crumble, ideal to round off a Sunday lunch. If you love the addition of almonds, take it up a notch with this frangipane crumble recipe, where the sweetness of the marzipan is balanced with citrussy Conference pears and tart raspberries. Finally, chocolate lovers will rejoice in this rich chocolate and pear crumble recipe, featuring spiced pears and a dark chocolate oaty crumble topping.
Sweet with a sharp edge, berries add a new dimension to so many crumbles, but they can play the starring role, lending a welcome tartness to the sweetest of crumble toppings. For a simple crumble recipe you can rustle up with ingredients from your storecupboard and freezer, try this peach and raspberry crumble from Jamie Oliver. Using tinned peaches and frozen berries, it’s ideal for satisfying those sudden crumble cravings!
If you’re after a vegan crumble recipe, this berry fruit crumble recipe ticks so many boxes – suitable for dairy- and gluten-free diets and healthier than traditional crumble recipes too. For those times when you just want an easy crumble recipe with frozen berries, this basic Berry crumble recipe will come to the rescue time and time again. Or transform your crumble into a tart with this Berry oat crumble tart, featuring a trio of berries encased in a pressed crumble tart, topped with more buttery crumb. Serving 8, this makes a simple yet stunning dessert for a get-together meal.
Tangy rhubarb is a fantastic fruit and its natural tart sweetness shines through once cooked. And what’s better than rhubarb and custard? Rhubarb crumble, of course – custard, optional! We have an old-fashioned rhubarb crumble, that’s pretty to look at and super-comforting.
If you like the idea of making individual puds, this rhubarb and apple crumble recipe is for you. Teaming tart Granny Smith apples with rhubarb is a winning combo and the topping is a citrussy, nutty treat. No time to make a crumble topping? Panic over, here’s a granola-topped Cheat’s rhubarb crumble recipe that still gives big crumble vibes. And finally, for a gluten-free simple crumble recipe, this crumble with quinoa results in a lovely nutty topping for the spiced rhubarb and apple that waits underneath!
If you’re head over heels for crumble, don’t stop with seasonal fruit when there are so many enticing flavour ideas to taste test! Tropical fruit fans will love this pineapple crumble, with vanilla and cinnamon-infused baked pineapple and an oaty, nutty crumble topping. Or for something completely new, how about a savoury crumble? This leek and squash crumble recipe, featuring hearty veg is a filling and budget-friendly family meal. Or transform leeks and Stilton into this blue cheese crumble recipe that makes a special side for your Sunday roast. No need to give up your fave pud at Christmas time either! Our top-rated Christmas pudding crumble recipe is a real treat to serve between Christmas and New Year – and a great way to use up festive leftovers.
And finally, if you can't wait til dessert to get your crumble fix, how about these irresistible mini Breakfast crumbles? Brimming with berries and apple then topped with granola, they're worth getting out of bed for!
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