Simple Berry Crumble Oat (Print version)

A cozy treat with juicy mixed berries and a golden oat topping baked to crisp perfection.

# Required ingredients:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 1.5 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch

→ Oat Crumble Topping

05 - 0.25 cup rolled oats
06 - 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
08 - 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - Pinch of salt
10 - 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, diced

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, gently toss berries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
03 - Divide berry mixture between two 6-ounce ramekins or transfer to a single small baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold diced butter and use fingertips to work mixture until crumbly texture forms.
05 - Sprinkle oat crumble mixture evenly over berry filling.
06 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until topping is golden brown and berry filling bubbles at edges.
07 - Remove from oven and allow to cool for several minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy with only 10 minutes of prep time
  • Perfect small-batch recipe yielding just 2 servings—no waste, no leftovers
  • Uses simple pantry staples and fresh or frozen berries
  • Vegetarian-friendly dessert that's naturally adaptable
  • Warm, comforting, and perfect for any season
  • Crispy oat topping adds wonderful texture to the tender fruit filling
02 -
  • Use very cold butter and work quickly to achieve the perfect crumbly texture
  • No need to thaw frozen berries—they work perfectly as-is
  • Check the crumble at 25 minutes; ovens vary and you want golden brown, not burnt
  • Let the crumble rest for 3-5 minutes after baking so the filling thickens slightly
  • Double the recipe easily for entertaining—just use more ramekins
  • Store oat topping separately in the freezer for quick future crumbles
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