Winter Berry Crumble Oats (Print)
Warm dessert featuring juicy berries under a golden oat topping, ideal for cozy winter days.
# Ingredient List:
→ Berry Filling
01 - 1.3 pounds mixed frozen berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, redcurrants)
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Oat Crumble Topping
06 - 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 cup rolled oats
08 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
11 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently until the berries are evenly coated.
03 - Transfer the berry mixture to a greased 9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly.
04 - In a separate bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the diced cold butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
05 - Sprinkle the oat crumble topping evenly over the berries.
06 - Bake for 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling.
07 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between hot, bubbling fruit and cold vanilla ice cream is the kind of comfort that makes winter feel magical
- You can keep frozen berries in your freezer year-round and transform them into something that tastes like it came from a fancy bakery
02 -
- I once skipped the cornstarch because I wanted a 'more natural' filling and ended up with berry soup in the bottom of the baking dish
- Using your fingertips to rub in the butter is worth every second, and you'll know you're done when the mixture holds together when squeezed but still looks crumbly
03 -
- Place a baking sheet on the rack below the crumble to catch any fruit that bubbles over and save your oven from a mess
- The crumble is best served the day it's made, but any leftovers can be gently reheated in the oven rather than the microwave to maintain that crisp topping