Mixed Berry Crumble
A simple, rustic dessert featuring sweet-tart berries topped with a buttery oat crumble. Delicious warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 6 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats, old-fashioned
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, almonds, walnuts, or pecans
- 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or 2-quart casserole dish.
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In a large bowl, gently toss the 6 cups fresh or frozen mixed berries with 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until well coated.
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Pour the berry mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
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4
In another bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt.
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Add the 1/2 cup cold, cubed unsalted butter and use your fingers, a pastry cutter, or two forks to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in 1/2 cup almonds, walnuts, or pecans chopped nuts if using.
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Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the berry mixture.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
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Serve warm with a scoop of 6 scoops vanilla ice cream if desired.