Welcome to a summer dessert that’s sure to please – Strawberry Crisp. This simple treat is a great way to enjoy fresh, juicy strawberries with a crunchy, sweet topping. Whether you’re planning a summer party, need an easy dessert, or just want to use up some seasonal strawberries, Strawberry Crisp is a perfect choice.
In this blog, we’ll show you how to make this tasty dessert step by step. You’ll love how the sweet, soft strawberries mix with the crispy, buttery topping. Plus, the ingredients are basic and probably already in your kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Crisp:
- Fresh and Flavorful: Using fresh strawberries brings a burst of natural sweetness and vibrant color to your dessert.
- Simple Ingredients: With basic ingredients like flour, oats, sugar, and butter, this recipe is easy to prepare without any fancy ingredients.
- Perfect Texture: The crisp topping adds a delightful crunch that complements the soft, juicy strawberries perfectly.
- Versatile: You can easily customize the recipe by adding other fruits, nuts, or spices to suit your taste.
- Quick and Easy: This dessert comes together quickly, making it perfect for last-minute gatherings or a spontaneous sweet treat.
Ingredients
- Fresh strawberries
- Granulated white sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Cornstarch
- All-purpose flour
- Old-fashioned oats
- Granulated white sugar
- Brown sugar
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Unsalted butter
How To Make Strawberry Crisp
Preheat and Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter or spray a deep dish pie plate or large baking dish and set aside.
Prepare Strawberries:
In a big bowl, mix chopped strawberries with granulated sugar until the sugar is fully absorbed. Add cornstarch and vanilla extract, stirring until the strawberries are evenly coated. Pour the strawberry mixture into your prepared baking dish.
Make the Topping:
In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and stir until everything is well mixed and crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the strawberries.
Bake:
Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Serve:
Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
More Dessert Recipes
Strawberry Crisp
Ingredients
FILLING:
- 5 heaping cups fresh strawberries , hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
TOPPING:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup granulated white sugar
- 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup 1 stick butter,, melted
Instructions
Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter or spray a deep dish pie plate or large baking dish and set aside.
Prepare Strawberries:
- In a big bowl, mix chopped strawberries with granulated sugar until the sugar is fully absorbed. Add cornstarch and vanilla extract, stirring until the strawberries are evenly coated. Pour the strawberry mixture into your prepared baking dish.
Make the Topping:
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add melted butter and stir until everything is well mixed and crumbly. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the strawberries.
Bake:
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown. Let it cool slightly before serving.
Serve:
- Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.