Description
Homemade strawberry crisp dazzles dessert enthusiasts with its perfect balance of sweet, juicy berries and crunchy oat topping. Warm summer flavors merge in this classic American treat that brings comfort and joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups (1.2 liters) fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1 cup (120 grams) flour
- 1 cup (90 grams) rolled oats
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons (24 grams) cornstarch
Flavor Enhancers and Other Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) butter, very cold and diced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Hull and quarter strawberries, then combine them in a large mixing bowl with sugar, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Gently toss until strawberries are evenly coated and juices begin to release.
- Transfer the strawberry mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into a uniform layer.
- In a food processor, blend flour, cold butter, white sugar, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Move the crumb mixture to a separate bowl and fold in rolled oats, using hands or a fork to integrate them gently without creating dense clumps.
- Distribute the oat-crumb topping evenly over the strawberry layer, ensuring complete fruit coverage.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the filling bubbles around the edges.
- Remove from oven and allow the crisp to cool for 10-15 minutes, which helps the filling set and makes serving easier.
- Serve warm, allowing the vibrant strawberry filling and crispy topping to showcase their delightful textures and flavors.
Notes
- Choose ripe, in-season strawberries for maximum sweetness and flavor intensity that elevates the entire dessert.
- Replace some strawberries with other berries like raspberries or blackberries to create a mixed berry crisp variation.
- Add a sprinkle of sliced almonds or chopped pecans into the topping for extra crunch and nutty complexity.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend and use certified gluten-free oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg