Fresh Strawberry Crisp (Printable)
Juicy strawberries under a crisp, buttery oat crumble—bake until golden and serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Filling
01 - 5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Crisp Topping
06 - 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently toss the quartered strawberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until evenly coated. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, packed light brown sugar, salt, and ground cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter and blend using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Evenly distribute the oat topping over the strawberry filling in the baking dish.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden and the strawberry layer is bubbling.
06 - Allow the dessert to cool for at least 15 minutes prior to serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get that golden, buttery crunch paired with jammy strawberries—like a secret between you and the dish.
- It&apo;s effortless to throw together with pantry basics and generous with substitutions if you experiment.
02 -
- Once I rushed the cooling time and ended up with a runny (but still delicious) mess—patience is key!
- I discovered using really cold butter makes the topping extra crunchy and satisfying.
03 -
- Never skimp on the cold butter—it&apo;s the secret to crisp perfection.
- Toss your berries gently—rough handling makes them mushy before they even hit the oven.