This easy Jamie Oliver Pear & Blackberry Crumble is a delicious, comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With juicy pears, tart blackberries, and a crispy, buttery crumble topping, it’s simple to make and can be customized with whatever fruit you have on hand. Serve it warm with custard or ice cream for the ultimate treat! (inspired by Jamie Oliver)

Ingredients Needed

4 ripe pears
2 eating apples
2 balls of stem ginger in syrup
300g (10.6 oz) blackberries
100g (3.5 oz) cold unsalted butter
1 large orange
100g (1 cup) porridge oats
60g (1/4 cup) demerara sugar
1 pinch of ground cinnamon
100g (3.5 oz) cornflakes

How To Make Jamie Oliver Pear & Blackberry Crumble

Cook the Fruit: Slice pears and apples into sixths, removing cores. Chop the ginger. In the air fryer drawer, mix fruit with a knob of butter, orange zest and juice, and 2 tbsp ginger syrup. Cook at 180ºC for 40 minutes, stirring halfway.
Make the Topping: Rub butter into oats. Mix in sugar, cinnamon, and crushed cornflakes.
Assemble & Finish: Scatter topping over fruit. Cook another 10 minutes at 180ºC until golden.
Serve: Dish up warm with custard, crème fraîche, or ice cream.

Why I Love This Recipe

There’s something nostalgic about a good crumble, and this one hits all the right notes—fruity, spiced, and just the right amount of crunch. The cornflakes are a genius twist for texture!

Recipe Tips

Ripe Fruit Is Key: Use ripe pears and apples for the best texture.
Balance the Sweetness: Taste the fruit mix before baking—adjust sugar as needed.
Crush Cornflakes Gently: You want some chunks for extra crunch.
Try Other Fruit Combos: Plums or raspberries work beautifully too.

How To Store And Reheat Jamie Oliver Pear & Blackberry Crumble

Refrigerate: Cool completely. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
Freeze: Wrap well and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight.
Reheat: Air fry at 180ºC for 8–10 minutes until warm and crisp.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make this gluten-free? Yes! Use gluten-free oats and cornflakes.
What if I don’t have stem ginger? Use a bit of ground ginger or leave it out.
Can I prep it ahead? Totally—assemble and chill until ready to bake.
Can I use tinned fruit? Fresh is best, but tinned (drained) can work in a pinch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 100g)

Calories: 378
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 11.1g
Total Carbohydrate: 58.7g
Dietary Fiber: 5.3g
Sugars: 32.1g
Protein: 4.3g

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Jamie Oliver Pear & Blackberry Crumble

Course: Air Fryer Recipes, Desserts

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

378

kcal

Warm, fruity, and perfectly crunchy—this crumble blends juicy pears and tart blackberries under a golden topping.

Ingredients

4 pears
2 apples
2 balls stem ginger
300g blackberries
100g butter
1 orange
100g oats
60g demerara sugar
1 pinch cinnamon
100g cornflakes

Directions

Air fry fruit with butter, zest, juice, and syrup.
Rub butter into oats, mix with sugar, cinnamon, and cornflakes.
Top fruit with crumble. Air fry until golden.
Serve warm with your favorite topping.