Description
This Mixed Berry Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert featuring a medley of fresh berries baked under a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping. Sweetened lightly and accented with a hint of lemon and cinnamon, it’s perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Berry Mixture
- 6 cups mixed fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Oat Topping
- ¼ cup (½ stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and place a rack in the center position to ensure even baking.
- Prepare Berry Mixture: In a large bowl, gently combine the mixed berries with granulated sugar, sea salt, all-purpose flour, fresh lemon juice, and cinnamon if using. Toss carefully to coat the berries without crushing them and transfer the mixture into a 2-quart baking dish or pie pan.
- Make Oat Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the cold cubed unsalted butter, brown sugar, flour, rolled oats, and sea salt. Using your hands, mix these ingredients together until a crumbly dough forms that resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble Crisp: Evenly scatter the oat topping mixture over the berry layer in the baking dish, covering the fruit as much as possible to form an even crust.
- Bake: Place the assembled dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or until the berries are bubbling and the oat topping turns golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm in bowls, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to complement the tart berries and sweet topping.
Notes
- Use fresh berries for best flavor; you can substitute frozen berries but thaw and drain excess liquid before using.
- If cinnamon is not preferred, it can be omitted without greatly affecting the overall taste.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
- The lemon juice adds brightness and balances sweetness; do not skip it if possible.
- You can swap vanilla ice cream for whipped cream or Greek yogurt as a lighter topping.
