Strawberry Crumble

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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.