Description: Berry Crumble is a comforting dessert that combines juicy, sweet-tart berries with a buttery, crunchy crumble topping. This dessert is easy to prepare and perfect for showcasing fresh or frozen berries. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for a delicious treat.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30-35 minutes
Serving Size: Serves 6
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 4 cups mixed berries (e.g., strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the berries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss until the berries are evenly coated. Transfer the berry mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until the topping resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the berry mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the berries are bubbling.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert!
