Skillet Blackberry & Apple Oat Crunch

This skillet blackberry & apple oat crunch adds a touch of luxury with macadamia nuts, elevating a simple dessert to something special. Made in one pan for minimal mess, it’s quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a summer treat. The juicy blackberries, crisp apples, and rich oat and macadamia crunch make this dessert a simple yet indulgent delight.

Brambling & home-grown blackberries

This is the latest recipe of mine to feature blackberries, and I’m loving how they add a burst of tart sweetness to the dish. It’s been an exciting start to the season with the blackberry bushes in our garden. While it’s still a bit early for blackberries to be at their peak, we’ve already had a great harvest, and I’m doing my best to make the most of the fruit while I still can. The bittersweet part? I’m moving at the end of the year, which means this will be the last time I’ll have my very own blackberry supply right outside my door.

In addition to what I’ve already gathered this season, I’ve also got several bags of blackberries in the freezer from last year. There’s even one bag from the year before, I think, just waiting to be used. Before we planted our own bushes, I used to love going blackberry picking (or brambling, as it’s known up north in England). There’s something so satisfying about filling up a basket with wild blackberries, but I’ve come to realise that wild ones, though full of charm, tend to be much smaller and not quite as uniform or vibrant as their cultivated cousins. Still, there’s something special about those wild berries, and I’ll always cherish memories of those days out in the hedgerows.

A one-pan dessert

What makes this dessert even more delicious is the lack of clean-up. Everything happens in one pan, so you’re left with minimal mess. First, cook the apples in the skillet, then top them with the oat crunch mixture, pop it in the oven, and once it’s baked, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Dessert really doesn’t get any easier, or more delicious, than this. You can just eat straight from the pan. You don’t even need to use bowls, so even less mess to clean up. 

Skillet desserts

You can make this dessert in any pan or dish, but I love my skillet. Skillets are such a convenient, multi-purpose tool, and this recipe is a great example of how they can be used for both savory and sweet dishes. I’ve made everything from sweet buns to 30-minute dinners in mine, and this versatility is one of the reasons I enjoy using them so much. Plus, they can go from stovetop to oven with ease, making them ideal for both cooking and baking. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced cook, skillets bring so much to the table. Literally.

If you share the same skillet obsession, be sure to check out Skillet Love, one of my Pinterest boards, for more inspiration and creative skillet recipes.

Macadamia & oat crunch

The fruit combination in this skillet blackberry apple oat crunch is absolutely fantastic. Blackberries and apples are a match made in heaven. Sweet, tart, and perfectly balanced. While I’m a huge fan of any kind of crumble, I wanted to take this dessert in a slightly different direction this time. Instead of the classic crumble topping, I opted for a more decadent twist by adding oats and macadamia nuts. The buttery richness of the macadamias gives the dessert a unique, almost luxurious flavour that takes it to a whole new level.

If macadamias aren’t your thing, or if you just don’t have any on hand, don’t worry. Almonds or hazelnuts would work just as beautifully. They bring their own distinct flavour and crunch, making this dessert versatile and adaptable to whatever you have in your pantry. Either way, the result is a delicious, satisfying treat with a satisfying balance of fruit, crunch, and warmth.

If you enjoyed this post for blackberry & apple crunch, be sure to check out my other skillet recipes below:

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Skillet Blackberry Apple Macadamia Oat Crunch

This skillet blackberry apple oat crunch has macadamia for a touch of luxury. One pan, no mess and a simple, quick dessert is ready in no time.

Course Dessert

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 medium-sized apples (chopped into pieces)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• blackberries (a handful)
• 100g (¼ cup + 3 tbsp) butter (melted)
• 100g (3½ oz) oats
• 75g (2¾ oz) salted macadamias (chopped)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 60g (½ cup) spelt flour (see note 1)
• 100g (½ cup) brown sugar

Instructions

• Pre-heat the oven to 175°C (350℉).
• Melt the butter in a medium-sized skillet and then add the apples, brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Cook until the sugar has melted and the apples are soft.
• Stir in the blackberries and remove from the heat.
• In a bowl, melt the butter and set to one side.
• In another large bowl, mix the oats, macadamia, cinnamon, flour and sugar. Add the butter and stir until combined.
• Pour/spoon over the apple and blackberry mixture and press down with the back of a spoon until it is even.
• Bake for around 30 minutes until the top is golden brown, and the fruit is bubbling up.
• Leave to cool a little, then serve with vanilla ice-cream. Enjoy!

Notes

 

I have converted grams to cups/ounces/tablespoons using online converters. While I have no reason to believe they are inaccurate, please be aware that I have not tested this recipe with imperial measurements.

1. You can substitute the spelt for any flour you like.

 

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