Easy Crispy Mixed Berry Crumble
A quick and easy mixed berry crumble with a crispy, buttery topping perfect for homemade desserts and family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600g) mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries; fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
- 1/3 cup (70g) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, combine mixed berries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Gently toss to coat the berries without mashing them.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Add cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry topping mix. Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized bits.
- Pour the berry mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the berries, covering them completely.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and berry juices bubble around the edges.
- Let the crumble rest for about 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to thicken and flavors to meld.
Notes
Use cold butter for a crispy topping. If topping browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning. For gluten-free, substitute flour and oats accordingly. For dairy-free, replace butter with solid coconut oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 4
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