Triple Berry Crumble
This berry crumble is easy to make and a great dessert for holidays and celebrations. It’s made with three kinds of berries – strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries – and topped with a golden crumble topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream – it’s a delicious way to finish a meal.
Several years ago, I shared individual crumbles similar to this triple berry crumble but a little lighter on the topping. They’re great, but I wanted to scale it up and make things easier by baking a big crumble in a baking dish. I also amped up the buttery, sugary topping. Because… butter and sugar, obvi.
Crumbles are great because they’re so easy. Case in point: this one only takes about 15 minutes before it goes in the oven. I also love the berry combo. The sweet and tart berries combined with the buttery crumble toppings are so, so good, especially if you serve the crumble warm with scoops of vanilla ice cream on top.
Ingredients
- Berries: You will need strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries. You can use fresh berries or frozen ones.
- Lemon: Some lemon zest and juice wake up all the flavors in the fruit and add a nice zing.
- Granulated sugar: This adds sweetness (of course), but it also helps the fruit release its juices while it bakes.
- Cornstarch: This mixes with the juices so they thicken. Don’t skip it unless you want a watery crumble.
- Crumble topping: The crunchy sweet topping is made with flour, brown sugar, oats, butter, and a dash of cinnamon.
How to Make a Berry Crumble
☑️ Make the Berry Filling
Place the berries in a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, zest, and granulated sugar. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the top and stir to coat the fruit evenly. Transfer the berries to a baking dish.
☑️ Make the Crumble Topping
Whisk the flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Add the cubed butter and cut it into the dry ingredients.
You can use a fork or pastry cutter to cut in the butter, but I find it’s easiest to use my hands. Sprinkle the topping over the fruit in the baking dish.
☑️ Bake
Bake the crumble at 350°F until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling hot, which will take 35 to 45 minutes.
☑️ Serve
I love this crumble because it can be served warm or at room temperature. I prefer warm because when you add a scoop of ice cream, it melts into the fruit, creating a delicious sauce.
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Triple Berry Crumble
Ingredients
- 16 ounces strawberries quartered
- 12 ounces blueberries
- 6 ounces blackberries
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine the berries with the lemon juice, zest, and sugar. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the top and stir to combine. Pour the berries into a 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon. Add the butter cubes and, using your hands or a fork, work the butter into the mixture.
- Sprinkle the topping over the fruit. Bake the crumble for 35 to 45 minutes or until the topping is golden and the fruit is bubbling hot underneath. Let the crumble stand for a few minutes before serving.
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I hope you try this easy crumble recipe. The warm fruit and crunchy oat topping are a wonderful combination. Enjoy!
Happy baking,
