Mary Berry Apple Crumble is made with cooking apples, butter, light muscovado sugar, plain flour, and demerara sugar. This delicious apple crumble recipe creates a comforting dessert that takes about 55 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
This Apple Crumble Recipe Is From Makes It Easy Cookbook by Mary Berry
Mary Berry Apple Crumble Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 1.5 kg (3 lb 5 oz) cooking apples, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
- 30 g (1 oz) butter
- 175 g (6 oz) light muscovado sugar
For the Crumble Topping:
- 175 g (6 oz) plain flour
- 115 g (4 oz) butter, cut into cubes
- 55 g (2 oz) demerara sugar, plus a little extra to sprinkle
How To Make Mary Berry Apple Crumble
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6 (400°F). Prepare a 25 cm (10 in) round shallow ovenproof pie dish.
- Cook the Apples: In a wide-based pan, place the apples, 2 tablespoons of water, and the butter. Cook over a gentle heat for about 6 minutes, stirring regularly, until the apples are tender. Remove from heat, stir in the sugar, and set aside to cool.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a large bowl, combine the flour and butter. Rub the mixture together with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the demerara sugar.
- Assemble the Crumble: Spoon the cooled apple mixture into the pie dish and level the surface. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples, and add a little extra demerara sugar on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower the temperature to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas 4 (350°F) and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the crumble is golden and bubbling.
- Serve: Serve the apple crumble hot with cream, custard, ice cream, or crème fraîche. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use Cooking Apples: Choose tart cooking apples like Bramley or Granny Smith for the best flavor and texture in your crumble.
- Cool the Apples: Let the apple mixture cool before adding the crumble topping to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Check Crumble Consistency: Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. This ensures a crispy topping.
- Evenly Spread Topping: Spread the crumble topping evenly over the apples to ensure it cooks uniformly and gets a nice golden color.
- Adjust Baking Time: If your crumble isn’t golden after the initial baking time, give it a few more minutes to achieve a perfect, crispy finish.

What To Serve With Apple Crumble?
This delicious apple crumble pairs well with cream, custard, ice cream, or crème fraîche. It can also be served alongside a scoop of vanilla yogurt, a sprinkle of toasted nuts, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for a tasty dessert.
How To Store Leftovers Apple Crumble?
- Refrigerate: Cool the leftover apple crumble to room temperature. Cover it and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Let the leftover apple crumble cool completely, then wrap it tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat in the oven.
How To Reheat Leftovers Apple Crumble?
- In The Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas 4 (350°F). Cover the leftover apple crumble with foil and heat for about 20 minutes.
- In The Microwave: Heat a serving on high for 1-2 minutes, covered with a microwave-safe lid or wrap.
- In The Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 160°C (320°F) and heat leftover apple crumble the crumble for 5-8 minutes.
Mary Berry Apple Crumble Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 380
- Total Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Potassium: 230 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 56 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Sugars: 35 g
- Protein: 3 g
Try More Mary Berry Recipes:
- Mary Berry Blackberry and Apple Crumble
- Mary Berry Plum Crumble Cake
- Mary Berry Flapjacks
- Mary Berry Salted Caramel Brownies
- Mary Berry Lemon Mousse

Mary Berry Apple Crumble
Description
Mary Berry Apple Crumble is made with cooking apples, butter, light muscovado sugar, plain flour, and demerara sugar. This delicious apple crumble recipe creates a comforting dessert that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 6 people.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
For the Crumble Topping:
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas 6 (400°F). Prepare a 25 cm (10 in) round shallow ovenproof pie dish.
- Cook the Apples: In a wide-based pan, place the apples, 2 tablespoons of water, and the butter. Cook over a gentle heat for about 6 minutes, stirring regularly, until the apples are tender. Remove from heat, stir in the sugar, and set aside to cool.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a large bowl, combine the flour and butter. Rub the mixture together with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in the demerara sugar.
- Assemble the Crumble: Spoon the cooled apple mixture into the pie dish and level the surface. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apples, and add a little extra demerara sugar on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower the temperature to 180°C/160°C Fan/Gas 4 (350°F) and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the crumble is golden and bubbling.
- Serve: Serve the apple crumble hot with cream, custard, ice cream, or crème fraîche. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use Cooking Apples: Choose tart cooking apples like Bramley or Granny Smith for the best flavor and texture in your crumble.
- Cool the Apples: Let the apple mixture cool before adding the crumble topping to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Check Crumble Consistency: Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. This ensures a crispy topping.
- Evenly Spread Topping: Spread the crumble topping evenly over the apples to ensure it cooks uniformly and gets a nice golden color.
- Adjust Baking Time: If your crumble isn’t golden after the initial baking time, give it a few more minutes to achieve a perfect, crispy finish.