Description
Strawberry crisp is a cozy dessert made with sweet, juicy strawberries baked under a buttery oat topping. It’s simple to prepare, highlighting the natural flavor of strawberries with a crunchy, golden finish that pairs perfectly with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Ingredients
- 6 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, toss sliced strawberries with sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Spread evenly into a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the strawberry mixture.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Mix in blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries for a berry medley crisp.Use gluten-free oats and flour for a gluten-free version.Add chopped nuts to the topping for a nutty crunch.Enhance flavor with a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom.Bake in ramekins for individual servings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg