This Blackberry Crumble is a delightful dessert that combines juicy fresh blackberries with a sweet, buttery topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect end to any meal.
Ingredients
Filling:
- 6 cups fresh blackberries (two 12-oz packages)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Finely grated zest of one small lemon
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Topping:
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Serving:
- Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Filling:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 baking pan.
- In a large bowl, gently stir together all filling ingredients until well mixed. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan.
Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the vanilla extract and melted butter. Stir until fully combined. The mixture should resemble a cross between a crumb topping and a sugar cookie dough.
- Using your fingers, press pieces of the topping together to form flat, irregularly shaped pieces. Distribute the topping evenly over the blackberries in the pan.
Baking:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the berries are bubbling and the topping is beginning to turn light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack to cool for about 15 minutes. This cooling period will allow the juices to thicken up slightly.
Serving:
- Serve the blackberry crumble warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy this delicious and comforting dessert, perfect for any occasion!
