Description
This Best Strawberry Crisp features fresh, juicy strawberries topped with a buttery oat and brown sugar crumble. Baked until bubbly and golden brown, it’s the perfect comforting dessert served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 lbs fresh strawberries (halved)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Serving
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready when your dish is assembled.
- Prepare baking dish: Grease a 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate or a similar-sized baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, gently combine the halved strawberries, lemon juice, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup flour. Stir just enough to mix and coat the strawberries evenly.
- Place filling in dish: Pour the strawberry mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- Prepare topping: In another large bowl, combine the oats, 2/3 cup flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon, and lemon zest. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and stir with a fork until crumbs form and everything is thoroughly combined.
- Add topping to filling: Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the strawberry filling in the baking dish.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the strawberries are bubbling and juicy and the topping turns a light golden brown.
- Serve: Allow the crisp to cool slightly, then serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast.
Notes
- Make sure to not overmix the strawberry filling to keep the berries intact.
- The topping should be crumbly but stick together slightly when pressed.
- You can substitute frozen strawberries if fresh are not available; thaw and drain excess liquid before using.
- For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the topping.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator and reheated gently.
