Description
Mixed Berry Crumble is a comforting and colorful dessert that blends juicy mixed berries with a buttery, crunchy crumble topping. Easy to prepare and versatile, this dessert offers a perfect balance of tangy sweetness and crisp texture, ideal for any occasion or craving.
Ingredients
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Berry Mixture
- 3 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries) fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Crumble Topping
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour/gluten-free blend for gluten-free)
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (or coconut oil/vegan butter for vegan option)
Instructions
- Prepare the Berry Mixture: Toss mixed berries with sugar and lemon juice in a large bowl until all berries are evenly coated, allowing juices and sweetness to meld for a luscious filling.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in cold butter with fingers or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, creating the desired crunchy texture.
- Assemble the Crumble: Transfer the berry mixture evenly into a baking dish. Sprinkle crumble topping generously over the berries, covering completely to lock in moisture and flavor.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes or until the topping is golden-brown and berry juices are bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Let the crumble cool slightly before serving to allow the filling to thicken and make scooping easier.
Notes
- Use frozen berries for a juicier crumble whenever fresh berries aren’t available.
- Keep butter cold to ensure a crumbly topping rather than a doughy one.
- Mix crumble topping just until combined to avoid dense texture.
- Taste the berry mixture before baking and add more sugar if berries are very tart.
- Watch baking time closely to prevent over-browning and dry edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Mixed Berry Crumble, berry dessert, crumble topping, easy dessert, gluten free dessert, fruit crumble