Classic Berry Crisp with Frozen Berries: An Irresistible Delight
Enjoy a comforting and delicious classic berry crisp made effortlessly with frozen berries. Its sweet, tart filling and crunchy oat topping make it an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch casserole dish or pie plate
- mixing bowls
- wire rack
Ingredients
Topping
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅔ cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup rolled oats
Filling
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- 4.5 cups frozen mixed berries
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the dry topping ingredients: oats, flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- In a separate bowl, toss the frozen berries with the filling ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, lemon juice, salt, and vanilla extract until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated berry filling into an 8x8-inch casserole dish or pie plate. Loosely scatter the prepared topping evenly over the berry filling.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the berry filling is bubbly.
- Let the crisp cool on a wire rack for 7-10 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken.
Notes
Use frozen berries without thawing; raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, or dark sweet cherries work well. Toss berries with flour to absorb moisture and prevent a soupy texture. Do not overmix the topping; aim for coarse crumbs. Allow the crisp to rest for 7-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt.