Can I use frozen fruit for crumble without defrosting?

[scrummyyummy]

I want to make a fruit crumble for tonight's dessert but as usual, I haven't been organised to defrost the summer fruit from the freezer. Can I use it from frozen and just bung into the oven? Many thanks!

[NazNomad]

Certainly.

[madmaggot]

You might find that it's a bit wet, you could just put a spoonful of cornflour into the fruit just to thicken it a bit.

[gingejbee]

You could thaw it in microwave and drain off excess water, before use.

[bednobs]

how long does frozen fruit take to defrost? Just realise i was going to make eton mess and have forgotten to take the rasps out of the freezer

[gingejbee]

Put in microwave on low, few mins., stir, keep an eye on it. Repeat, if needed (called suck-it-and-see method!)

[scrummyyummy]

Thanks everyone, I knew I could rely on you to answer my queries! Off to make the crumble now which I'm sure the family will appreciate!

[whiskeryron]

I love fruit crumble, please invite us all round.