Description
Delightful Mixed Berry Crisp is a comforting and easy-to-make dessert featuring a luscious mix of fresh berries baked under a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping. Perfectly balanced with a touch of cinnamon and lemon juice, this crisp is best served warm, ideally topped with vanilla ice cream for a classic finish.
Ingredients
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Berry Filling
- 6 cups mixed fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, or 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 the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a rack in the center position to ensure even baking.
- Prepare the Berry Filling: In a large bowl, gently toss the mixed berries with granulated sugar, sea salt, all-purpose flour, fresh lemon juice, and cinnamon if using. Make sure the berries are evenly coated to help thicken the filling during baking. Transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish or pie pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Make the Oat Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the cold, cubed unsalted butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, and sea salt. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until the mixture forms a crumbly dough-like texture with pea-sized clumps.
- Assemble the Crisp: Evenly scatter the oat topping over the berry mixture in the baking dish, covering the berries thoroughly to create a nice crunchy layer once baked.
- Bake the Crisp: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the berries are bubbling and the topping has turned a golden brown color. Baking will meld the flavors and cook the berries to a juicy consistency.
- Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast of hot and cold textures and enhanced sweetness.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe berries for the best flavor and texture; frozen berries can be used but may require additional thickening agents due to extra moisture.
- Optional cinnamon adds warmth and depth but can be omitted if preferred.
- Make sure the butter is cold when mixing the topping to achieve a crumbly, crisp texture.
- Leftover crisp can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and gently reheated before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
