Simple Berry Crumble Oat (Printer-Friendly)

Juicy mixed berries baked with a crisp golden oat topping for a warm, comforting dessert perfect for two.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 1.5 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)
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 unsalted butter, cold and diced

# Steps:

01 - Set oven to 350°F and allow to reach temperature.
02 - In a small bowl, gently toss mixed berries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until evenly coated.
03 - Divide berry mixture between two 6-ounce ramekins or distribute into a single small baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose 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 - Allow crumble to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Quick and easy with just 10 minutes of prep time
  • Perfect small batch size for two servings—no leftovers, no waste
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients you likely already have
  • Works beautifully with fresh or frozen berries
  • That perfect contrast of tender, juicy fruit and crispy, buttery topping
  • Customizable with your favorite berry combinations
02 -
  • Keep your butter cold for the best crumbly texture in the topping
  • Don't skip the lemon juice—it brightens the berry flavor beautifully
  • Watch for bubbling juices around the edges to know it's done
  • Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set slightly
  • Double the recipe easily if you need more servings
  • The crumble topping can be made ahead and refrigerated until ready to use
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