In need of a sweet treat? Here’s the perfect Berry Crisp recipe! Imagine: a gooey sweet berry layer, flavored with orange and vanilla. Top it with a cinnamon-scented oat crumble layer, and you won’t want each bite to end! This sweetly nostalgic dessert is perfect for any occasion. Even better, you can make it with fresh or frozen berries: so it works for any season! Come experience the magic.
A berry crisp recipe with fresh or frozen fruit
This berry crisp recipe is fully customizable for whatever season you’re in! It can be hard to find great fresh berries, especially in mid-winter. So you can use frozen mixed berries: store them in your freezer and you can whip up this dessert on moments notice! Here are a few notes:
Use any type of berries you like. Blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries or a mix of the three work! Frozen berries just need a quick rinse. Rinse them in warm water in a strainer for 1 minute. This won’t thaw them fully, but it will start the process. The bake time depends on the topping! The exact timing depends on your oven, but it’s based on when the crumble topping turns golden brown. Both frozen or fresh berries will be done once the topping is!
Is this a berry crumble recipe, too?
Yes and no! The terms crisp and crumble originally had different meanings, but they’ve become interchangeable over time. The exact meaning depends on your country, too. The standard definition is that a crisp has oats in the topping, but crumble topping does not have oats. Today most people use the terms interchangeably, so this is both a berry crisp and a berry crumble. And in the UK and Australia, the term crumble is used for both desserts.
Diet swaps for this berry crisp: gluten free, vegan, etc.
You can easily flex this berry crisp recipe for different diets! Here are a few ideas that work beautifully in the crumble topping:
Use almond flour for gluten free. Almond flour is an easy swap for all purpose flour, and it makes an even crispier crisp toping. Use coconut oil or vegan butter for vegan. Swap out the butter for a vegan alternative to make a plant-based version of this dessert!
More variations berry crumble variations
There are a few other ingredients you can swap in to make different flavors to this easy dessert! Here are some ideas:
Basil: Add 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil to the filling for a berry basil flavor. Mint: Add 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint to add a minty undertone.Lemon zest: Use lemon zest instead of orange for a different citrus flavor. Use one type of berry: Make this into a blueberry crisp, blackberry crisp, raspberry crisp or strawberry crisp by using just one berry. Quart the strawberries if you’re using them whole — or head over to our Easy Strawberry Crumble for exact instructions.
Ways to serve berry crisp
Add a topping to this berry crumble recipe to take it over the top! Here are some ideas:
Vanilla ice creamHomemade cinnamon ice creamHomemade whipped creamYogurt whipped creamBourbon infused whipped cream
This berry crisp recipe is…
Vegetarian. For gluten-free and vegan, see the recipe below.
More berry dessert recipes
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2 pounds mixed berries, fresh or frozen (6 cups) ½ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar) 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) ¼ teaspoon orange zest* (or ½ teaspoon lemon zest) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
For the crumble / crisp topping
¾ cup old fashioned oats ½ cup all purpose flour or almond flour ⅓ cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar) ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ cup chopped pecans (or walnuts) ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons cold salted butter (or coconut oil or vegan butter for vegan)
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