Description
No Added Sugar Blackberry Crumble is a warm baked dessert made with naturally sweet blackberries and a golden oat topping. This recipe delivers classic crumble flavor without relying on refined sugar, focusing instead on fruit sweetness, cinnamon warmth, and a tender yet crisp texture. It is simple to prepare, uses everyday pantry ingredients, and works well as a lighter dessert option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Blackberry Filling
Fresh blackberries, rinsed and dried
Granular sugar alternative suitable for baking
Cornstarch
Vanilla flavor such as Simply Organic Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor
Water or unsweetened fruit juice
Crumble Topping
Old fashioned rolled oats
All purpose flour
Brown style sugar alternative for baking
Butter, melted and cooled
Ground cinnamon
Baking powder
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to three hundred fifty degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking
2. Place the blackberries into a large mixing bowl and remove any stems or damaged fruit
3. In a separate bowl whisk together the sugar alternative, cornstarch, water or juice, and vanilla flavor until smooth
4. Pour the mixture over the blackberries and gently toss until the fruit is evenly coated
5. Transfer the blackberry mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer
6. In another bowl combine the oats, flour, brown sugar alternative, cinnamon, and baking powder
7. Add the melted butter and mix until the topping becomes crumbly and lightly clumped
8. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the blackberry filling without pressing it down
9. Place the dish in the oven and bake until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling
10. Remove from the oven and allow the crumble to cool slightly before serving
Notes
Fresh ripe blackberries provide the best natural sweetness and flavor
A sugar alternative labeled for baking helps maintain proper texture in both the filling and topping
Cornstarch is essential for thickening the fruit juices and preventing a watery result
Allowing the crumble to cool briefly helps the filling set and makes serving easier
The topping may soften during storage but reheating in the oven helps restore crispness
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American