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Strawberry Crisp: Classic Crumble Dessert Recipe
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Strawberry Crisp: Classic Crumble Dessert

A no-chill, buttery crumb topping crowns fresh strawberries in this American dessert. Caramelized fruit juices meld with golden crumbs for a warm, textural treat best served with coconut milk yogurt or vanilla ice cream.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Seasonal Desserts
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups strawberries, hulled
  • 1 cup browned butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for crumble)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. Toss strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon cocoa in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Let sit 15 minutes
  3. In a food processor, pulse 1 cup browned butter, 1 1/2 cups oats, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until mixture forms pea-sized clumps
  4. Scatter 2/3 of the crumble mixture over berries, then top with remaining 1/3
  5. Bake 40 minutes or until deeply golden

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30g

Notes

Chill crumble topping 30 minutes before baking for crispier edges
Use coconut sugar for heat stability in crumble
Drain fruit liquid in colander 5 minutes before baking to prevent sogginess
Cover with foil if topping browns too quickly during first 20 minutes

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