You know that dessert that just makes you think of warmer weather? Well, this berry crisp (and my strawberry shortcakes…more on that to come) is exactly that dessert for me. I only really make it during Spring and Summer, but it’s definitely a recipe that can be enjoyed year long if that’s what your heart desires. Try it for yourself, and see why this berry crisp is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
Oat Crumble Topping:
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup of brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tbsps cold salted butter (unsalted if you prefer) cubed
- 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats
Berry Filling:
- 4 cups of mixed berries frozen
- ⅓ cup of granulated sugar
- ¼ cup of all-purpose flour
Directions
Start by mixing the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the oat crumble topping in a large bowl. Continue by adding in the cold cubed pieces of butter and “cut” them into the mixture with a pastry cutter, two forks, or honestly your hands (Pro Tip: I’ve found that using your hands is the fastest and most efficient way to get this task done). You’ll want to continue to do this until you have small circular sized crumbs. Finish the topping off by stirring in the rolled oats and set aside.
At this point, you’re going to want to preheat your oven to 350°F before moving onto making the filling. To make the filling, start by mixing together the berries, sugar, and all-purpose flour in a large mixing bowl until the berries are well coated. Once the berries are completely coated, pour them into a pie pan or 13X9 inch pan (Pro Tip: I also use a glass pan when making this crisp and have never had a problem with the crisp sticking). After pouring the filling into your desired pan, and forming it into one even layer, take the topping you set aside earlier and distribute it evenly over the filling.
Pop the crisp into your preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes and don’t take it out until the filling is bubbling and the topping has a beautiful light golden brown coloring to it. Cool the crisp for ten minutes before serving. I honestly feel like this should go without saying, but always serve your crisp with vanilla bean ice cream. There’s no arguing how delicious this combo is. Enjoy!
