Strawberry Crumble Recipe
This simple summertime dessert is so easy to put together and is perfect for serving at your summer gatherings!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
Crumble topping
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 ¼ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar
- dash salt
- 8 tablespoons melted butter
Strawberry filling
- 8 cups strawberries, tops removed and cut in half
- ½ cup granulated sugar If you have sweet berries, only use ¼ cup or 2 tablespoons.
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- dash salt
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix together all ingredients for the crumble and set aside.
- Combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a small bowl. I like to blend the cornstarch into the sugar as this keeps it from clumping in the strawberries.
- Add the sugar mixture, water, and vanilla to the strawberries and gently stir with a rubber spatula until it is well blended.
- Pour into your pan, then top with the crumble mixture. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve hot, cooled, or cold. I promise it is delicious any way you decide to eat it! We love it topped with vanilla ice cream.
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Notes
Be sure to preheat the oven- The crumble topping will start baking up as soon as it comes into contact with the heat, and like when cooking biscuits, a hot oven is important to getting a good rise quickly.
You can use fresh or frozen strawberries for this recipe- If you use frozen strawberries, just be sure to add an extra 2-3 teaspoons of cornstarch to account for the extra liquid from the frozen fruit.
Make a variety of crumb sizes in the topping- Some pieces should be a little smaller and fill in space, while some pieces can be left about the size of a dime. This makes for a great texture experience and an extra crunchy topping.
Add a splash of lemon juice for a hint of tartness in your filling. Lemon not only complements strawberry but adds a pop of acidity that brightens the sweet filling.