Description
Delightful Strawberry Crumble blends sweet, juicy berries with a buttery, crumbly topping that melts in your mouth. Homemade comfort arrives perfectly balanced between tart fruit and golden, crisp layers, offering pure seasonal pleasure for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Fresh Produce:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
Sugars:
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Flour and Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Fats and Liquids:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing the surface.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine sliced strawberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, ensuring each berry is thoroughly coated with the sweet mixture.
- Transfer the strawberry mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it uniformly to create an even layer of vibrant red fruit.
- Create the crumble topping by blending flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate medium bowl until well integrated.
- Incorporate cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients, using a pastry cutter or fingertips to break down the butter until the mixture resembles rough, sandy crumbs.
- Distribute the crumble topping evenly across the strawberry base, covering the entire surface with a generous layer of the textured mixture.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and bubbling fruit filling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crumble to rest and cool for 10-15 minutes, which helps the filling set and prevents burning.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a soft dollop of whipped cream to enhance the dessert’s indulgence.
Notes
- Swap frozen strawberries for fresh ones by thawing and draining excess liquid to prevent a soggy crumble.
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of cardamom or nutmeg to the crumble topping for a warm, aromatic twist.
- Create a gluten-free version by using almond flour or gluten-free oats as substitutes in the topping mixture.
- Reduce sugar content by using ripe, sweet strawberries and cutting the added sugar by half for a healthier dessert option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 276 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 103 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 33 mg