Strawberry Crumble

A crisp or a crumble is one of my favorite recipes to make with fresh fruit! Just like my blueberry and apple crumble, this strawberry crumble is the perfect combination of vibrant flavors and contrasting textures.

Strawberry season is always my favorite, there are just so many amazing recipes you can make! From vanilla strawberry cakes and chocolate strawberry cakes to strawberry crunch cheesecakes, sweet strawberries are always a winner in my book.

This is the perfect crumble recipe to make when it's hot out since it takes almost no time to prep. I love making it for pot lucks or 4th of July celebrations! And it is basically mandatory to serve it with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Why you'll love this recipe!

• Bursting with juicy strawberries! You're going to get a burst of flavor in every bite with this strawberry crumble.
• Crunchy Oat Topping: this oat crumble topping is made with oats, butter, flour and pecans. It will bake into a crispy and golden layer that pairs perfectly with the strawberries.
• Simple and Satisfying: this is a straightforward recipe that can be made relatively quickly! The longest part is waiting for it to bake.
• So much easier than pie! As much as I love making (and eating!) pie, there are a lot more steps. Strawberry crisp reminds me so much of a strawberry pie but without the crust.

Ingredients Needed

• Fresh Strawberries: I recommend making this when it's strawberry season, that way the strawberries are at their peak and are extra delicious.
• Cornstarch: this is going to help thicken up the strawberry juices.
• Lemon: I'm adding some lemon zest and lemon juice for a bit of brightness!
• Whole Oats: I recommend using whole oats or rolled oats for the streusel topping, not steel cut oats. You can use quick cook oats but just note that your oat topping will be more crumbly.
• Light Brown Sugar: some light brown sugar is going to sweeten the topping.
• Pecans: adding some diced pecans is going to give the topping some crunch!

Substitutions & Variations

• Swap out pecans for walnuts or almonds, or leave nuts out entirely if you have an allergy!
• You can use frozen strawberries, do not thaw before using. They may release more water than fresh berries, so you may need to adjust the amount of cornstarch used.
• Swap out lemon for orange zest and orange juice.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk all of the dry ingredients for the streusel. Add the chopped butter and use a pastry cutter, a fork or your hands to mix the cold butter with the dry ingredients. Once it forms in large clumps you can place in the fridge.

Step 2: Preheat the oven to 350°Fahrenheit/175°Celsius and butter a 9" pie dish. Slice up your strawberries in half or quarters (depending on their size) and place in a large bowl. Add the cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice and sugar.

Step 3: Pour the strawberry mixture into your prepared pie dish.

Step 4: Take the crumble topping out of the fridge and sprinkle over the strawberry filling. Bake for 40-45 minutes, the top will be golden brown and the juices should be bubbling.

Expert Tips & Tricks

• Make sure the strawberry layer is really bubbling when you take it out of the oven. If it hasn't started bubbling yet, put it back in the oven for a few more minutes.
• This strawberry crumble is very juicy and saucy! If you don't want a lot of liquid in your crumble recipe, I recommend making sure it is bubbling away before you take it out of the oven. Then, let it completely cool down and place in the fridge to set. Once you're ready to enjoy, warm it up in the microwave! Cooling it in the fridge will help set the sauce.
• Place a lined baking sheet under the dish as some juices will spill over.
• Cut your strawberries into quarters if they're large strawberries, or in half if they're smaller.
• While I usually recommend having all of your ingredients at room temperature, you'll want the butter to be cold!

Frequently Asked Questions

Storage

If you have any leftover strawberry crumble, store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can reheat in the oven or in the microwave.

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