Homemade Strawberry Crisp is the treat of the season! It's bursting with sweet, fresh strawberries and topped with a buttery oat crisp that bakes up perfectly golden. This easy homemade dessert is sure to become a family favorite this summer. I love serving it fresh from the oven while it's still warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Baked until bubbling, this easy strawberry crisp is a dream! It uses fresh, juicy strawberries and is topped with a buttery oat crumble that bakes up perfectly golden and crisp. Every bite is packed with sweet, jammy strawberries and a crunchy topping that's impossible to resist.
This homemade strawberry crisp comes together with simple pantry ingredients and is ready with minimal prep, making it perfect for weeknight desserts, potlucks, or backyard BBQs.
Whether you're looking for a simple way to use up fresh summer strawberries or need an easy fruit dessert everyone will love, this homemade strawberry crisp is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect finishing touch. It's the ultimate summer dessert you'll find yourself making again and again. Let's get to baking!
Step by step instructions
Here is how to bake this easy strawberry crisp. You will need a 9 inch baking dish, 2 mixing bowls, and a spatula.
Step 1: Make strawberry base. Toss the sliced strawberries with lemon zest. Then sprinkle in cornstarch, white sugar, and vanilla and stir to evenly coat.
Step 2: Make crumble topping. Add butter, flour, oats, white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, cornstarch, and salt into a bowl. With your hands or a fork, mix until a crumbly base forms. Set aside.
Step 3: Layer. Add the strawberries to the bottom of the pan and spread evenly. Then sprinkle the crumble evenly on top.
Step 4: Bake. The crisp bakes for 40-50 minutes, until the strawberries are sizzling and the top is a light golden brown. Remove from oven, allow to slightly cool, and enjoy!
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate dessert! What a classic.
FAQ
How do I store strawberry crisp?
Cover the dish with saran wrap and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. I suggest eating it fresh within the first day or two though!
What's the difference between a crumble and a crisp?
Some people use the terms interchangeably, but the main difference is really simple: a crisp has oats! The combination of oats, flour, butter, and sugar creates the deliciously golden, classic crunchy topping.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, you can definitely use frozen strawberries for this recipe. Don't thaw them. Just add in an extra tbsp of cornstarch to absorb the extra water that comes with frozen strawberries.
Easy Strawberry Crisp
Ingredients
For the strawberries
- 4 cups fresh strawberries sliced (about 650g)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon zest optional
For the crisp
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉/180℃.
For the crumble
- Combine flour, oats, white sugar, brown sugar, butter, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt with your hands or a fork until a soft crumble forms. Set aside.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 3/4 cups rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp baking powder, 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar
For the strawberries
- In a large bowl, add the sliced strawberries, lemon zest, white sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Stir to combine.4 cups fresh strawberries, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 3 tbsp white sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch, 1 tsp lemon zest
- Add the strawberries to the bottom of the dish. Then sprinkle the crisp topping on top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the strawberries are sizzling and the crisp top is a light golden brown.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before scooping, and enjoy!
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