Nigella Lawson Apple and Blackberry Kuchen
Nigella Lawson’s Apple and Blackberry Kuchen is a rustic yet elegant dessert that perfectly balances tart and sweet flavors with a tender, buttery base. This German-inspired treat features a soft, homemade dough topped with juicy slices of firm apples and bursts of blackberries, all lightly dusted with a cinnamon-sugar blend for a golden, caramelized finish. Quick to assemble with simple pantry staples, this easy kuchen recipe comes together in under an hour, making it an ideal choice for a cozy autumn gathering or a fuss-free dessert any time of year. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a crowd-pleasing treat that bridges the comfort of homemade baking and the sophistication of a café-style confection. Keywords: apple and blackberry kuchen, Nigella Lawson recipe, German kuchen, cinnamon sugar dessert, easy autumn desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 75 grams granulated sugar
- 125 grams unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 medium apples (firm, such as Granny Smith)
- 150 grams blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons demerara sugar (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F, or Gas Mark 5) and grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder. Add the granulated sugar and mix to combine.
Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, rub the cold, cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, beat the egg and mix in the milk. Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out to form the base.
Peel, core, and slice the apples thinly. Arrange the apple slices over the dough in a circular pattern or rows, depending on the shape of your pan.
Scatter the blackberries evenly over the apples.
In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon with the demerara sugar (if using). Sprinkle this mixture over the fruit for added texture and flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the dough is golden and the fruit is tender and slightly caramelized.
Allow the kuchen to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a dollop of cream or a scoop of ice cream, or serve at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2566 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 114.1 g | 146% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.3 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 821 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 361.5 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 189 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1043 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
