Jamie Oliver’s air-fried pear and blackberry crumble recipe makes it easy to indulge in a comforting dessert without the fuss of turning on the oven. The chef has shared his modern version of the classic, featuring a sweet and tangy blend of fruit and a topping made with crispy cornflakes.
The air fryer simplifies the process, creating a golden, bubbling topping without a baking dish or additional steps. When made according to Jamie’s instructions, this recipe serves six and will surely be a hit at the dinner table. From start to finish, this delicious treat from the cookbook ‘Easy Air Fryer’ should take about one hour to make.
Jamie Oliver’s air fryer pear and blackberry crumble recipe
Ingredients
Four ripe pears
Two eating apples
Two balls of stem ginger in syrup
300g blackberries
100g cold unsalted butter
One large orange
100g porridge oats
60g demerara sugar
One pinch of ground cinnamon
100g cornflakes
Method
Slice the pears and apples into six pieces, discarding the cores. Finely chop the stem ginger.
Remove the shelf from the air fryer, then add the pears, apples, blackberries, ginger, a small piece of butter, orange zest and juice, and two tablespoons of stem ginger syrup.
Stir everything together and cook for 40 minutes at 180C, or until the fruit softens, stirring it halfway through.
Meanwhile, put the oats into a bowl, cube the remaining butter, and rub them together with your fingers. Stir in the sugar and cinnamon, then add the cornflakes and mix thoroughly.
Spread the crumble mixture over the fruit and cook for 10 minutes at 180C, or until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbling. Serve straight from the air fryer drawer.
This dish pairs wonderfully with custard, crème fraîche, or ice cream, especially if served while the crumble is still warm.
