Winter Berry Crumble with Oats (Printable Version)

Comforting winter berry dessert with golden oat-almond crumble topping

# What You'll Need:

→ Berry Filling

01 - 1.3 pounds mixed frozen winter berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, redcurrants)
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

→ Oat Crumble Topping

06 - 1 cup rolled oats
07 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
10 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - Pinch of salt

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Combine berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl. Toss gently to coat evenly. Transfer mixture to an 8-inch baking dish.
03 - Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, sliced almonds, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Add cold butter cubes and rub into dry ingredients with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Scatter oat crumble evenly over the berry filling.
05 - Bake for 35 minutes until topping is golden brown and berry filling is bubbling around edges.
06 - Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or custard.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between hot, tart berries and that golden, buttery oat topping is absolute magic
  • It comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent all day making something special
  • Your freezer probably already has everything you need for an impromptu dessert
02 -
  • The bubbling you see through the crumble is exactly what you want, it means the cornstarch has activated and thickened everything
  • That 10 minute cooling period isnt optional, the filling needs time to set up or youll end up with a soupy mess
  • If your topping starts browning too quickly, loosely tent with foil for the last 10 minutes
03 -
  • If using fresh summer berries, reduce the sugar by about 20 grams since theyre naturally sweeter than frozen
  • For extra oomph, add a tablespoon of almond extract to the filling along with the vanilla

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