Description
A wholesome and delicious Healthy Baked Berry Crisp featuring a mix of fresh berries topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble. Perfect as a guilt-free dessert or a sweet breakfast treat, this recipe combines natural sweetness with hearty ingredients for a comforting, nutritious dish.
Ingredients
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Berry Mixture
- 5 cups mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries)
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Crumble Topping
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light butter, melted (Land o’ Lakes recommended)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the crisp.
- Prepare Berry Mixture: In a large bowl, toss the 5 cups of mixed berries with 1 tablespoon of corn starch, 2 tablespoons of cane sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon until evenly coated. This helps to thicken the juices during baking.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the berry mixture into a round pie or tart dish ensuring an even layer.
- Mix Crumble Ingredients: In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup old fashioned oats, 1/2 cup flour, 2 tablespoons cane sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir these dry ingredients together.
- Add Melted Butter: Melt 1/4 cup of light butter and pour it over the dry mixture. Stir until the mixture is combined and crumbly.
- Top Berries with Crumble: Use your fingers to evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the berry mixture in the dish, covering it completely.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until the berries are bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crisp to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to let the juices thicken slightly for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen berries; if using frozen, do not thaw before mixing to prevent excess liquid.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour.
- Adjust sugar to taste depending on sweetness of berries.
- The crumble topping can be enhanced with chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: berry crisp, baked berry dessert, healthy berry crisp, oat crumble, summer dessert
