Top 10 crumble recipes

If you're searching for the perfect crumble recipe, here are ten of the best.

From classic stewed fruit crumbles to tarts and cheesecakes with a twist, every cook should have a crumble in their repertoire.

1. Apricot crumble

Diana Henry plumps for apricots in her great-value crumble and calls it the “quintessential British never-fails-to-please pudding". Serve with crème fraîche or whipped cream.

Diana Henry/Food From Plenty

2. Bramley apple, raspberry and almond crumble tarts

These tarts turn a classic crumble into easy-to-serve individual portions. You might struggle to find fresh raspberries later in the year, but you can use frozen if that's the case. The sweetness of the berries acts as a nice alternative to a traditional apple-and-blackberry mix, as it balances the sharpness of the apples well.

Jo Pratt

3. Cherry plum with cobnuts crumble

The flavour of sweet cherry plums pairs beautifully with cobnuts (related to hazelnuts). Serve with custard, cream or vanilla ice cream – or a little bit of everything.

Edd Kimber

4. Raymond Blanc's strawberry crumble

For the home cook striving for a professional finish, this gourmet crumble recipe recommends cooking the topping separately to the fruit filling (and you don't have to stick to strawberries). Here, Raymond Blanc tops his with raspberry sorbet.

Jean Cazals/Raymond Blanc's Kitchen Secrets

5. Apple and blackberry crumble

Apple and blackberry is the classic, and some say the best, crumble filling. This recipe sees the fruit swirled with sultanas, cinnamon and sugar, roasted until sweet and caramelised, layered in the bottom of a big ceramic dish and topped with an oaty crumble dotted with demerara sugar. All that’s missing is the cream (or custard).

L'atelier des Chefs

6. Berry crumble cheesecake

A recipe for when you can't choose between a cheesecake and a crumble. This berry crumble cheesecake is made from creamy goat's cheese, soft cheese, soured cream, crunchy granola, orange, blackberries and a hearty helping of strawberry jam.

Bonne Maman Cookbook

7. Chocolate and hazelnut crumble tart

Not the most traditional take on a crumble, this shiny, smooth and silky dark chocolate tart is topped with crunchy hazelnuts. Serve with a raspberry coulis (use frozen berries if you can't find fresh) and rippled chantilly cream.

David Loftus/Masterchef: the Finalists

8. Spiced cranberry and apple crumble

The cranberry season begins in late September/early October but it's notoriously short. Grab them quick or use frozen berries to try out this nicely spiced crumble. Allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon all play a part in bringing out the fruity flavours and adding extra warmth.

Leon: Family and Friends

9. The Hairy Bikers' apricot and almond crumble

Fantastic with fresh apricots, this is almost as good made with a couple of cans of apricots instead. The Hairy Bikers complete their crumble topping with flaked almonds and grated marzipan to give it an extra something, and suggest serving in individual dishes.

The Hairy Biker's Perfect Pies

10. Antony Worral Thompson's baked apples with crumble

This fuss-free recipe uses bramley apples, a sour variety of cooking apple that bakes well. Rhubarb, orange and chopped almonds complete the mix.

Antony Makes it Easy: Fuss-Free Food in Minutes/Mitchell Beazley

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