Easy Strawberry Crisp with Oat Topping

5 from 2 votes

Easy Strawberry Crisp with Oat Topping

This easy strawberry crisp is made with fresh, juicy berries and a buttery oat topping that bakes up golden and crisp. It’s a simple, reliable dessert that comes together quickly and works with either fresh or frozen strawberries.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 414kcal

Author: Sally Humeniuk

Equipment

1 deep dish pie plate or 8x8-inch baking dish

Ingredients

Filling

5½ cups fresh strawberries (or frozen, see notes) hulled and quartered
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon zest
½ Tbsp lemon juice
3 Tbsps cornstarch
2 Tbsp granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar lightly packed

Topping

1 cup all purpose flour
¾ cup old fashioned oats
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp sea salt
10 Tbsps cold butter cut into small cubes

Optional ingredient for topping

½ cup sliced almonds toasted

Instructions

Make the filling

In a medium bowl, toss the strawberries with the vanilla, lemon zest and juice, cornstarch, and sugars.
5½ cups fresh strawberries (or frozen, see notes), 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp lemon zest, ½ Tbsp lemon juice, 3 Tbsps cornstarch, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, ¼ cup brown sugar

Make the Topping

Preheat oven to 350℉. Butter a deep dish pie plate or large baking dish with butter. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugars, cinnamon, and sea salt. Toss in the cold butter. Use your hands to work the butter in, pressing the pieces with your fingers until they're about pea-sized and fully incorporated.
1 cup all purpose flour, ¾ cup old fashioned oats, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp sea salt, 10 Tbsps cold butter

Assemble the Strawberry Crisp

Stir the filling mixture once more, then pour into the pie plate.
Using your hands, evenly top the strawberries with all of the topping.

Bake the Strawberry Crisp

Bake on the center rack 35-40 minutes until fruit is bubbly and topping is golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Serve the Strawberry Crisp

Serve warm with ice cream or whipping cream, if desired.

Notes

This crisp topping works well with other fruits like peaches, blueberries, or apples.

If using frozen strawberries-

Frozen strawberries can be used straight from the freezer—no need to thaw.
Add an extra ½–1 teaspoon cornstarch to help thicken the filling.
Expect a slightly softer texture compared to fresh strawberries.

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