Fresh Strawberry Crisp (Print View)
Juicy strawberries tucked beneath a crisp, buttery oat topping—quick, crowd-pleasing spring and summer treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Filling
01 - 5 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
05 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Crisp Topping
06 - 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine strawberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently until the strawberries are evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and blend using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Evenly sprinkle the crisp topping over the strawberry filling. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
05 - Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- The topping stays crunchy even after the crisp cools—a little trick that feels like magic.
- It’s endlessly adaptable for whatever fresh berries you find at the market or in your backyard.
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- If you skip cooling, the filling won’t set and will run everywhere.
- Using cold butter (not soft) in the topping makes all the difference—otherwise it's cakey, not crisp.
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- Toss the strawberries gently to avoid crushing, which helps keep the filling full of texture both before and after baking.
- Hit the crisp with a pinch of flaky sea salt on top just before serving for a flavor punch that surprises people every time.