Apple & Blackberry Crumble

https://youtu.be/Y5gHwNWvGYEThe PERFECT easy dessert packed with sweet apples and tart blackberries! YUM!

RECIPE:

2 lbs apples, peeled and sliced thin (~6 medium apples. I used a mix of Gala and Granny Smith. Peeling is optional.)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (from about ½ a lemon)
⅓ cup granulated sugar sub or to taste)
3 Tablespoons flour (I used all-purpose)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste (see note)
pinch salt
1 ¼ cup blackberries

Combine all topping ingredients except butter in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.
Add cold, diced butter and, using a pastry blender (see note) or fork, cut in the butter until crumbly. The pieces of butter should be pea-sized and smaller. Place the topping in the refrigerator as you make the fruit filling.

Preheat your oven to 350° F. Grease a baking dish (I used a 8"x12" oval baking dish; see note) and set aside.
Peel apples (if desired) and slice thinly. Place the apples in a large bowl and toss with all remaining ingredients except the blackberries. Once combined, gently toss the blackberries with the rest of the mixture (they're added last to avoid breaking them all open).
Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the cold crumble topping. If you're worried about drips into your oven, place the baking dish on a cookie sheet before putting it in the oven. (Hint: If you'd like to prepare the crumble in advance, both the topping and the fruit filling can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator. Just sprinkle the topping over the fruit filling when you're ready to bake.)
Bake 45-50 minutes. You'll know that the crumble is done when the topping is golden and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Serve warm or at room temperature. The crumble is fantastic served on its own, or with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream.
Your Apple and Blackberry Crumble will keep, covered in the refrigerator, for up to three days. That said, the crumble topping will only have that delectable crunch on day one, so make sure to enjoy it!