Strawberry Crumble
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
- 4 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch baking dish or pie dish.
2. Prepare the Strawberry Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine the quartered strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Toss until the strawberries are evenly coated.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
3. Make the Crumble Topping:
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the mixture.
- Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Assemble the Crumble:
- Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the strawberry filling.
5. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbling.
6. Cool and Serve:
- Remove the crumble from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Enjoy your Strawberry Crumble! This delicious dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors with a delightful crunchy topping.
