Easy Apple Crumble with Frozen Berries

Start by preheating your oven to 190°C (375°F). While the oven heats, peel the apples, remove the cores, and cut them into 1.5 cm (0.5 inch) cubes. Place the diced apples into a baking dish.

Add your choice of frozen mixed berries, such as raspberries, currants, cherries, or cranberries. Enhance the flavors by sprinkling sugar, ground cinnamon, lemon juice, and flour over the fruit. Mix everything together gently, then place the dish in the oven for 10-15 minutes as you prepare the crumble topping.

In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, sugar, a pinch of salt, vanilla sugar, and baking powder. Next, add the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture. Using your hands or a pastry cutter, mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

This process creates a wonderful texture for your crumble topping. Be careful not to overwork the dough; it should stay crumbly.

Once the apple and berry mixture has baked briefly, remove it from the oven. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the fruit.

For added texture, use your fingers to squeeze some of the crumble into chunks before adding it on top. This will result in both crumbly bits and slightly firmer pieces after baking.

Return the baking dish to the oven. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the crumble topping is golden brown. Keep an eye on the color of the topping, as oven temperatures may vary.

Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Distribute the warm apple crumble into serving dishes. For an indulgent touch, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each serving. The creaminess of the ice cream pairs perfectly with the warm, fruity crumble.

Enjoy your delicious apple crumble with mixed berries! It's a comforting dessert that's sure to please everyone.