Top 10 summer crumble recipes

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1. Apple & blackberry crumble

Blackberry and apple crumble in a baking dish with a portion missing

This juicy apple and blackberry crumble is just as delightful in warmer months as in colder ones, especially since blackberries come into season in August. While a warm custard can warm your bones during winter, this crumble pairs wonderfully with homemade vanilla ice cream in summer. The cool, creamy ice cream beautifully complements the hot, sweet fruit, creating a perfect balance of flavours and temperatures.

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2. Cherry crumble

Cherry almond crumble topped with vanilla ice cream

Use summer cherries to make this easy oat-topped crumble. Rolled oats and flaked almonds add more crunch to the topping, complementing the sweet and soft cherries.

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3. Very-berry oat crumble

Two bowls of very-berry oat crumble topped with ice cream.

This very-berry oat crumble is a great dessert for a summer bash. It is chock-full of an array of summer fruits, including raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, redcurrants, and blackcurrants. Plus, it serves up to six people, so you won’t have to worry about making a complicated pudding to feed the masses, as it takes under an hour.

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4. Apricot & blueberry crumble cake

If you’re looking for a versatile cake, look no further than our apricot & blueberry crumble cake. It’s the perfect treat to enjoy alongside a casual coffee or tea, at a picnic, or for a dinner party dessert with a homemade raspberry coulis.

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5. Gooseberry crumble

A gooseberry crumble in a baking dish with a serving removed

Our gooseberry crumble is great for using up a glut of this seasonal fruit. When gooseberries are green, they are often tart, but baked and doused with caster sugar, they soften and sweeten in this bake. This recipe is a simple and affordable summer dessert with just five ingredients and three steps.

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6. Plum & raspberry crumble bars

Transform crumble into a portable treat with these plum & raspberry crumble bars. They make the most of plums' short seasonal window from August to mid-September, so don’t miss out.

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7. Butternut squash & cherry tomato crumble

Butternut squash and cherry tomato crumble in a baking dish

For all the crumble enthusiasts, why limit this delight to dessert? Try our savoury butternut squash & cherry tomato crumble for a cosy dinner. Simply omit the sugar for a warming meal perfect for those early autumn chills.

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8. Raspberry & apple crumble bars

Raspberry & apple crumble traybake cut into bars

These raspberry & apple crumble squares perfectly combine two favourite puddings - sponge and crumble. A crunchy yet buttery topping complements a moist sponge filled with seasonal raspberries and apples to create a moreish traybake. With 16 servings, you can easily indulge in seconds (or thirds).

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9. Quick peach Melba crumbles

Three dessert glasses with peach melba crumbles, topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

If you want an impressive-looking dessert to end your summer dinner party that can actually be whipped up in only 10 minutes, then these quick peach melba crumbles are perfect. Simply simmer your canned peaches with your raspberries and butter before serving in a glass topped with cream and granola. If you want your guests to feel like they’re being treated to the works, then why not serve this dessert in one of our best-rated champagne glasses for the illusion of grandeur?

10. Peanut butter berry crisp

A delicious berry crumble with peanut crumble topping.

While peanut butter and berries are a well-known flavour combination, they bring a fun, new twist to the traditional crumble. The rich, nutty flavour of the peanut butter complements the tangy blueberry and raspberry filling, while the peanut chunks add an enjoyable crunch to each bite.

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