20+ crumble recipes for the ultimate winter-warming dessert

A good crumble recipe is the perfect comfort food whether it's a classic apple crumble 0r rhubarb crumble recipe or a crumble made with plums or blackberries. It is a welcome dessert anytime, but particularly in autumn months when fruits that work particularly well in crumbles are in season. Served with custard, it really can't be beaten.

Although simple it's a versatile dessert and the crumble topping can be adapted to provide numerous twists on a standard crumble recipe.

Whether it's a traditional apple filling, or a sharp, blackberry centre, fruit crumbles are the perfect winter-warming dessert.

And here are our favourites. From a flapjack topping, to apple crumble pots, to even a crumble ice-cream, here are 14 triple-tested crumble recipes you need to try.

This super-simple crumble is the perfect winter warmer, with extra white chocolate sweetness in the crumble topping.

Recipe: Plum, Vanilla and White Chocolate Crumble

This warming and boozy crumble is really easy to whip up and perfect to enjoy on a cold winter's day! Plus, you'll have extra gingerbread men to enjoy for days afterwards.

Recipe: Gingerbread Gin Apple and Blackberry Crumble

Is there a more comforting dessert recipe than apple crumble with lashings of custard? This recipe couldn't be easier.

Recipe: Apple crumble

This truly classic blackberry crumble recipe is delicious served with cream, ice cream, custard, or even all three!

Recipe: Truly classic pear and blackberry crumble

A new take on a favourite pudding

Recipe: Apple crumble bars

This plum and apple crumble recipe is guaranteed to satisfy.

Recipe: Plum and Apple Crumble

An on-trend cocktail transformed into a no bake dessert!

Recipe: Negroni Crumble

A delicious cake with a crunchy crumble almond topping.

Recipe: Blackberry crumble traybake

This rhubarb crumble recipe combines sweet and sour: sharp, fruity rhubarb with a crunchy crumble topping.

Recipe: Rhubarb crumble

Everyone loves crumble topping, and this chewy flapjack version is a dream.

Recipe: Flapjack apple crumble

A classic with a twist, here each guest gets their own individual jar of apple crumble.

Recipe: Apple crumble pots

This crumble recipe uses the natural sweetness of the fruit with some maple syrup rather than the large amount of refined sugar found in a traditional crumble.

Recipe: Plum and berry flapjack crumble

Adding a little chocolate to these crumbles gives them a feeling of decadence

Recipe: Pear, Plum and Chocolate Crumbles

With its brilliant pink colour and sweet flavour, this triple-tested rhubarb and orange crumble tart recipe is definitely one of our favourite sweet bakes!

Recipe: Rhubarb and orange crumble tart

This crumble truly is autumnal perfection, delicious with ice cream or cream

Recipe: Oaty plum and walnut crumble

A classic pud with a twist - cooled fruit and nut crumble is layered with yogurt

Recipe: Rhubarb and pear crumble pudding

Tuck into this delicious fruit crumble with a chocolate twist

Recipe: Hot Pear and White Chocolate Crumble

This easy no-churn ice cream is a cross between ice cream and sorbet. Keep your crumble pieces chunky or they’ll get lost in the ice cream.

Recipe: Rhubarb crumble ice cream

The humble crumble gets a glamorous makeover! This incredible apple cheesecake recipe requires a bit of effort, but all the elements can be prepared ahead and assembled quickly to make a showstopping dessert.

Recipe: Apple crumble cheesecake

You can make this moreish cake with apples, pears or whatever fruit is in season.

Recipe: Plum crumble cake

Impress friends with this easy yet exciting dessert. For an entirely home-made creation, make the ice cream from scratch following our home-made vanilla ice cream recipe.

Recipe: Cinnamon crumble ice cream