(The best ever) Blackberry Crumble recipe (sugar-free, egg-free, dairy-free, wheat-free) (2024)

I made this blackberry crumble last week at a dinner party and you know you’ve hit the jackpot when everyone there tracks you down later that week for the recipe. It’s oh-so-yummy.

And did I mention that it’s also sugar-free, egg-free, dairy-free, and wheat-free (gluten-free)? It’s hard to find a good dessert that EVERYONE loves that falls into that category. Well, if you’re looking for one, here you go:

(The best ever) Blackberry Crumble Recipe

2 1/4 cups flour (any kind of flour ie. rice, spelt, wheat, oat, etc.)
1 1/2 cups rolled oats (or quinoa flakes, kamut flakes, rice bran or ground up nuts)
3/4 tsp stevia (or 3/4 cup sugar, if you like that stuff)
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp baking soda

Mix all the dry ingredients together. Then add:
3/4 cup butter (non-dairy butter for the dairy sensitive ones)

In a baking plan, spread out:
4-5 cups of blackberries
Optional:
1 cup of blueberries
1-2 cups of peaches

Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over top of the berries.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

You can make this recipe with any combination of fruit. If you use apples, your baking time will increase to about 50-60 minutes.

When you are picking your own blackberries, the biggest, blackest berries will always be the sweetest. Look for them by sunny roads, train tracks or trails.

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Even though blackberries are considered a weed, it’s hard to find them here in Vancouver, where every inch of land is developed and consequently, weeded.

Last night I took Isabela out on a special outing to pick blackberries, made even more special by the fact that it was just her and I, out late at night, way past her bedtime, doing something that we both love. We had to drive out to Richmond, a nearby city, and went to an industrial area with blocks and blocks of blackberry bushes.

We were both sort of giddy and singing and playful the whole night. Every few minutes Isabela would say, Mmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!! These are the best blackberries I’ve ever eaten in my WHOLE life!

And then every once in a while she’d find an enormous one and she’d yell, I found THE QUEEN of the blackberries! It’s going to save it for my birthday cake. And then she’d eat it a minute later.

It was a wonderful mother-daughter bonding experience, the kind of time where I can step back from my life and look at my daughter with fresh eyes. What an amazing girl, I kept thinking to myself. I was also thinking about how much my own mother would have loved to be there with us.

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    What a fun berry picking time! I’m sure Isabela will always remember it too. Berries are yummy any time, but when you pick them yourself, with those that you love, they are even better!!

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    You’re right. I would have LOVED to be there picking berries with you. That’s one of the sad things about having to return to SE Asia by August 1st. No blackberries! But I treasured the time we had together earlier this summer, and I am grateful for the new level of unity that we achieved.

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    Erika!
    I am at the hospital with mastitis. I am sure they are going to give me antibiotics. I have never had it before. Do you know any home remedies?
    Thanks, angie

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    OH man! Mastitis sucks!!!!! It is the biggest, surest sign (for me anyways, everytime I get it) that I am TOO stressed, doing TOO much, and not taking care of myself. It is your body’s way of getting you to lie down and REST.

    So here’s what I do when I get mastitis:
    1. 5 Phytolacca Decandra every few hours (homeopathic remedy that you hold under the tongue)
    2. Lots of Vit. C
    3. Lots of an infection fighting herb such as Golden Seal, Oregon Grape, Silver Shield (colloidal silver), or oregano oil
    4. Take lots and lots of hot baths.
    5. Massage really hard (it hurts like hell, but you have to do it) the blocked milk duct, which is the cause of the infection.
    6. Keep nursing, as often as I can, to get the milk ducts flowing and unblocked.
    7. Ask husband to take the day (or days) off to watch the kids so I can sleep, rest, watch TV, movies, etc.

    I’ve had mastitis A LOT and I’ve never needed antibiotics by following the above treatment. But if by some chance you do take antibiotics, makes sure you follow it with a HEAVY treatment of probiotics (acidophilus, bifidophilus) to replenish your body with the healthy bacteria that the antibiotics all kill off. Otherwise you are sure to get a yeast infection.

    Best of luck, my dear.
    Love,
    Erika

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    SOOOO good….what a wonderful dessert! I used mangos instead of peaches because they were on sale at superstore and it turned out fantastic….what a treat!

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    Mmmm… mangos sound good…

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    Erika, I was searching for a gluten free berry crumble recipe and yours was the first one I picked. Go figure. I’m going to try it out, Thanks. Sending my love to the whole family. Emily(titone)

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    That’s so funny! I didn’t know you guys were gluten free. How’s the family?

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    Maelle and Eliott have bad eczema, at first we were just cutting out wheat and dairy, but know we are doing gluten free and their skin has totally cleared up. We are doing pretty good, Thanks! Love Emily.

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    Good to hear they’re doing better!

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    Is it posted correct if I replace the 3/4 tsp stevia with 3/4 CUP of sugar?

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    This is the worst waste of my fresh picked blackberries ever! The topping NEVER did anything but sit there and look like powdery flour. Basically I had 5-6 cups of blackberries RUINED by a floury mess with no juice or crunchy anything. It was completely inedible and I am pissed about the waste of fruit, time, etc. etc. DO NOT use this recipe. It is AWFUL!

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FAQs

Can you buy gluten free crumble mix? ›

A Gluten Free ready to use sweet crumble mix straight from the tub – what could be easier? Certified by Coeliac UK product GB-163-005. Available in 3kg tub.

Can apple crumble be eaten cold? ›

Apple Crumble also makes a great breakfast. Either you can microwave it, which is our usual method, or you can cover with foil and reheat at 350°f / 180°c in the oven until warmed through. Usually we tend to just warm up individual servings as needed though in the microwave. Apple crumble is also amazing cold!

What is blueberry crumble made of? ›

Make filling: Combine blueberries, brown sugar, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Pour filling into the prepared baking dish. Make topping: Combine brown sugar, flour, oats, butter, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg in a medium bowl; rub mixture between your fingers until crumbly. Sprinkle topping evenly over blueberries.

Can you put egg in crumble? ›

Make crumble: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Grate in frozen butter, stopping occasionally to toss butter into flour mixture until coated. Stir in egg yolks and vanilla with a fork until egg is mostly absorbed.

What is the best gluten-free blend for cookies? ›

What's the best gluten-free flour for baking? Bob's Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 baking mix is my favorite gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for baking. It has a mild texture and plenty of "stick" thanks to a blend of sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, and sorghum flour, plus some starches and xanthan gum.

What if my gluten-free cookie dough is crumbly? ›

7- If your cookie dough is too dry and crumbly, just add back to the mixing bowl and stir in a couple tablespoons of your favorite milk or an egg. Add more if needed – the dough needs to hold together, but most cookie doughs shouldn't be sticky.

Does butter need to be cold for crumble? ›

Cold butter is important here. Don't warm the butter even though it makes it easier to work with. This is similar to making pie crust—you want the fat of the recipe to be very cold.

Why is my crumble not browning? ›

Either the oven is not hot enough or you don't have enough fat and/or sugar in the topping. Browning is from caramelization of the sugar, not toasting the oats or flour. The colour of a cut Apple turns brown after sometimes because it reacts with air to form.…? Will orange turn brown just like Apple turns brown?

What is crumble called in America? ›

Crumbles in varying forms are common in Britain, Ireland, and across the Commonwealth of Nations. While the dish is also found in the US, a similar dessert known as an "apple crisp" bears the same name in American English.

What is the American version of crumble? ›

Apple crisp is a dessert made with a streusel topping. In the US, it is also called apple crumble, a word which refers to a different dessert in the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Ingredients usually include cooked apples, butter, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and often oats and brown sugar, ginger, and/or nutmeg.

What is the difference between fruit crisp and crumble? ›

So what's a crumble vs. a crisp? A crumble is just a crisp without oats in the streusel. It may feature nuts, but the streusel topping is usually a simple combination of butter, flour, and sugar that is more clumpy than that of a crisp.

What is the secret to good crumble? ›

❓FAQ
  • Use cold butter. This will help to create a crumbly texture that will not stick together when baking.
  • Use a mix of flour and oats. The oats will add a bit of crunch and texture to the topping.
  • Don't overmix the ingredients. The crumble topping should be made with a "coarse" crumb.
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How can I crumb without egg? ›

Luckily cream worked well, adhering the crumbs nicely. THE BOTTOM LINE: We recommend using heavy cream when breading foods if you cannot use eggs. CREAM IS BEST: If you can't use eggs, use heavy cream to hold breading in place.

Does Crumbl sell any gluten-free cookies? ›

Each week, Crumbl releases a new lineup of thick cookies that range in flavor from classic to unique. And it feels like each one is more delicious than the last! The only bummer is that they aren't gluten-free. So if you have food allergies or live with celiac disease, you might be left out at this cookie shop.

Can celiacs eat violet crumble? ›

Violet Crumble is AUSTRALIAN OWNED AND MADE by a 4th generation family-owned business called Robern Menz in South Australia. Is Violet Crumble Gluten Free? Yes, Violet Crumble is Gluten Free.

Are all violet crumbles gluten-free? ›

Yes! Violet Crumble is a gluten free chocolate bar.

Is Nature's Bakery Oatmeal Crumble gluten-free? ›

This product has 2 ingredients with gluten and 3 ingredients that may have gluten.

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