These individual crumble pots are baked in jam jars which make them perfect for taking on picnics or in a packed lunch. Build them around any fruit you have to hand or hiding in the freezer for a perfect fruity crumble, any time of the year.
These sweet little crumble pots are miniature portions of fruit crumble that are simply baked in jam jars. Once they’ve been left to cool the lid can be popped back on and they make the most adorable picnic dessert or lunch box treat.
As I had zero fresh fruit in the house when the crumble craving hit, I dug around in one of the farm freezers for a bag of frozen apple slices that I’d processed from the orchard a couple of years ago. I also happened across a bag of frozen raspberries which added a nice splash of colour, but of course apple crumble is mightily fine on its own.
Fresh fruit or frozen?
If you’re using fresh fruit, simmer the chopped pieces in just a splash of water first so that is softens and collapses – this way you’ll be able to fit more in the jar ;) Add a sprinkle of sugar to the fruit only if necessary, personally I didn’t as the crumble topping was sweet enough.
Oh, and be sure to warm your fruit and/or jars before putting them in a hot oven otherwise the glass jars can shatter leaving you with an almighty mess to clear up. And yes I learnt this the hard way when I made a fish pie years ago & took the pyrex glass dish straight from the fridge to the hot oven. Duh.
And here’s another version I made for YouTube, Rhubarb Crumble Pots…
If you’re planning on making these for picnic, why not take along a pot of clotted cream for an extra burst of decadence. And feel free to share pics on our Facebook page, Twitter or Instagram if you give this recipe a go :)
Janie x
- 1/2 Jar Cooked apples berries or any other fruit that takes your fancy.
- 55 g flour
- 25 g oats
- 50 g sugar
- 80 g butter
- Preheat the oven to 180/350/gas 4.
- Half fill each jam jar with your cooked fruit of choice and stand the jars on a baking tray.
- Cut the softened butter into the flour with a blunt knife in a large mixing bowl until it vaguely resembles breadcrumbs.
- Mix in the oats and sugar and top the fruit with the crumble mix. Sprinkle with a little more sugar if you fancy.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
kellie anderson says
I love your sweet little presentation spin on this fabulous British classic. So much more tempting than a large dish: jars make everything better, don’t they? And thanks for the reminder not to pop the frozen ones straight into a hot oven. :-)
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks Kellie :) I take it you’ve done the whole cold-glass-into-hot-oven thing too huh? #facepalm
Janie x
Nayna Kanabar (@SIMPLYF00D) says
These look delectable and the fact that they are portable makes them even more pleasing.
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you Nayna :)
Janie x
Sarah says
Now you’ve got me thinking about Summer and picnics! They look delightful. :)
Jane Sarchet says
Ah, me too Sarah. I cannot wait to dig out my flipflops #sigh
Janie x
Liz - Inspired by the Seasom says
These are darling. Can’t wait to try!
Jane Sarchet says
:)
glamorous glutton says
Fabulous idea, they’re perfect for a lunch box. Wonderful photos too, of course. GG
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you sweet GG
Janie x
choclette says
Oh, your crumble pots look adorable. Love this idea, though putting glass jars into a hot oven sounds a little scary. I didn’t realise they could get that hot. Fab photos, of course :)
Jane Sarchet says
They get hotter than that when the glass is made Choccy :D
Janie x
Tracy Wood says
Love this Janie, going to give this a go when new seasons apples are around. Your presentation is also fabulous! xx
Jane Sarchet says
Coming from you Tracy, I take that a HUGE complement! Thank you :) xxxxx
Janie x
Eb Gargano says
So cute – love these. I reckon they’d go down very well with the kids too – they would love to have their very own pud in their very own jam jar!! Eb x
Jane Sarchet says
I’m sure they would love them Eb – think of all the other cute bakes you could jam jar up for them too :)
Janie x
Heidi Roberts says
I love the idea of taking these pudding with you on an outing – really handy
littlesunnykitchen says
This sounds very simple and delicious! I love cooked apples yum! And the pictures are amazing, love the presentation :)
Jane Sarchet says
Thank you so much Diana :)
Janie x
Jac -Tinned Tomatoes (@tinnedtoms) says
I love crumble and these little pots are just gorgeous!
Jane Sarchet says
Thanks so much Jac ;)
Janie x
Tammy says
Delicious! I love how portable they are too. This is one of my favorite desserts :)
Just wanted to say thanks for the comment on my blog about our new baby! Hope you have been well!
Jane Sarchet says
Hey Tammy, how lovely to hear from you! Congratulations, she’s adorable :)
Janie x
Hannah Jade (@HannahJade__) says
The *one* thing about the jars is that it makes it harder to justify going back for seconds when it means opening another one, and I think I’d be sorely tempted to! ;)
Jane Sarchet says
Hmmm, you may well have a point there Hannah Jade :D
Janie x