Jamie Oliver’s Air Fryer Pear and Blackberry Crumble is a cozy British dessert packed with juicy pears, sweet apples, tart blackberries, and warming stem ginger. Topped with a crunchy oat and cornflake crumble, this easy air fryer recipe delivers all the comfort of a traditional fruit crumble in less time and with minimal effort.
Perfect for chilly evenings, family desserts, or using up seasonal fruit, it’s finished with a golden topping that’s irresistible with custard, crème fraîche, or vanilla ice cream.
Why Everyone Will Love This Recipe
This fruit crumble is comfort food at its finest.
- Made entirely in the air fryer
- Crispy oat and cornflake topping
- Naturally sweet fruit filling
- Perfect for fall and winter
- Easy to customize with seasonal fruit
The combination of pears, blackberries, and ginger creates a dessert that’s sweet, tangy, and wonderfully fragrant.
What Makes This Crumble Special?
Traditional British crumbles typically feature a buttery flour topping. Jamie Oliver’s version adds porridge oats and cornflakes, creating an extra crunchy texture that contrasts beautifully with the soft fruit beneath.
The stem ginger and orange zest add warmth and brightness, making this crumble feel a little more special than the classic version.
Cooking Tips
- Use ripe but firm pears so they hold their shape while cooking.
- Fresh or frozen blackberries both work well.
- Don't skip the orange zest—it adds incredible flavor.
- Scrunch the cornflakes into larger pieces for extra crunch.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use frozen blackberries?
Yes. There's no need to thaw them before cooking.
What pears work best for crumble?
Conference, Bartlett, or Anjou pears are excellent choices.
Can I make this without an air fryer?
Absolutely. Bake it in a conventional oven at 350°F (180°C) until golden and bubbly.
Why add cornflakes to the crumble topping?
Cornflakes create an extra crispy, crunchy texture that traditional crumble toppings don't have.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, simply use certified gluten-free oats and cornflakes.
What should I serve with crumble?
Custard, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or crème fraîche are all delicious options.
How to Store
Store leftover crumble covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze the baked crumble for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
Ingredients
For the Fruit Filling:
- 4 ripe pears
- 2 eating apples
- 2 balls stem ginger in syrup
- 300g blackberries
- 1 large orange, zest and juice
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (from total amount below)
- 2 tbsps stem ginger syrup
For the Crumble Topping:
- 100g cold unsalted butter
- 100g porridge oats
- 60g demerara sugar
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 100g cornflakes
How to Make Jamie Oliver's Air Fryer Crumble
- Cut the pears and apples into sixths and remove the cores.
- Finely chop the stem ginger.
- Remove the shelf from your air fryer basket.
- Add the pears, apples, blackberries, ginger, a knob of butter, orange zest, orange juice, and stem ginger syrup.
- Mix everything together.
- Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the fruit is soft and juicy.
- Place the oats in a bowl.
- Cube the remaining butter and rub it into the oats using your fingertips until crumbly.
- Add the demerara sugar and cinnamon.
- Lightly crush the cornflakes with your hands and mix them into the crumble mixture.
- Scatter the crumble mixture evenly over the cooked fruit.
- Cook for another 10 minutes at 180°C (350°F) until the topping is golden, crisp, and bubbling.
- Serve straight from the air fryer basket or transfer to serving bowls.
- Enjoy warm with custard, crème fraîche, whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream.
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