blackberry crumble sundae

 

So here's a Blackberry Crumble de-constructed!

What I love most about this sundae is its versatility.

If you don't like blackberries, then mix it up and add strawberries or raspberries.

I think sweet peaches at the peak of their season would taste quite amazing in this sundae! 

 

The shortbread crumbles on top are what make this so special.

Made of brown sugar, oats, flour and butter . . . the crumbles add a hearty cobbler pie affect.

             So. darn. good.

My husband, an ice cream connoisseur, said "Wow, now that sundae was satisfying and great. Good job, honey."  

I know it's good when it passes his test!

The recipe makes quite a bit of oat CRUMBLES, which is great . . . because then you'll have them on hand for future sundaes. 

I keep a zip-lock bag of them in my freezer for when I need to prepare a quick dessert for unexpected visitors. 

With ripe berries and gorgeous Summer fruits at our fingertips, 

I can't see a better way to celebrate their sweetness and beauty!

 

Here's what you'll need . . . 

to make CRUMBLES

2 sticks butter, softened, plus more for the pan

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 cup rolled oats

1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

1 egg, beaten

YOU'LL ALSO NEED . . .

1 cup Blackberry Preserve 

1 cup fresh blackberries

Vanilla Ice Cream

Mint sprig for garnish *optional

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 

Add the flour, both sugars, oats and salt to a bowl in your stand mixer.

Add in the butter and egg and beat at low speed.

Stop the machine and scrape the bowl down a couple of times. Keep processing until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Crumble the oat mixture over a baking sheet.

 

Bake until lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes.

 

Cool completely before crumbling into baked pieces. 

The crumbles can be made ahead of time and kept in a zip-lock bag.

In the meantime, heat 1 cup of Blackberry Preserve in a small saucepan on LOW heat until it's the consistency of syrup.

 

Assemble your Blackberry Crumble Sundae . . .

Two scoops of vanilla ice cream

Drizzle desired amount of blackberry syrup over ice cream

Add crumble topping & fresh blackberries

 . . . and enjoy!

bon appetit!

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