Description
This classic Strawberry Crumble combines ripe, juicy strawberries with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced oat topping baked to golden perfection. The result is a delightfully warm and comforting dessert that’s perfect for any season, served best with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of cream or custard.
Ingredients
Topping
- 3/4 cup rolled oats (quick cooking or regular)
- 3/4 cup plain/all-purpose white flour
- 3/4 cup loosely packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon powder
- Pinch of salt
- 6 tbsp (90g) unsalted butter, melted
Strawberry Filling
- 1 kg (2 lb) ripe strawberries
- 2 1/2 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vanilla ice cream, cream, or custard (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it’s fully warmed for baking the crumble.
- Prepare topping: In a bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix well, then pour in the melted butter and stir thoroughly until the mixture forms crumbs.
- Prepare strawberries: Hull the strawberries by removing the tops. Cut larger strawberries in halves while leaving smaller ones whole, approximately 2 cm or 4/5 inch in height.
- Coat strawberries: Place the strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle over the cornflour, tossing gently to coat all berries evenly.
- Add sweeteners: Add the white sugar, water, and vanilla extract to the coated strawberries. Mix everything well to combine the filling thoroughly.
- Assemble crumble: Pour the strawberry mixture into a baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the strawberries, using your fingers to create chunky, uneven pieces for texture.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes until the topping turns deep golden brown and strawberry syrup bubbles energetically around the edges—an indication the filling has thickened perfectly.
- Rest and serve: Allow the crumble to stand for a few minutes after baking. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, cream, or custard to enhance the dessert experience.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of white sugar to your taste preference or sweetness of strawberries.
- Use a medium-sized baking pan (approximately 8×8 inches or equivalent) to assemble the crumble for even baking.
- The bubbling strawberry syrup around the edges is a key indicator the filling is perfectly cooked.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the flour with a gluten-free flour blend and ensure oats are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
