This berry crumble is the easiest, most satisfying dessert you can pull together on short notice. Juicy mixed berries bubble up under a crispy, buttery oat topping that bakes to absolute perfection — no pie crust fuss, no fancy technique, just honest, comforting fruit dessert that everyone loves. It works with fresh or frozen berries, making it a year-round option regardless of what’s in season. Serve it warm and watch it become the most requested thing you make all summer — and fall, and winter.
- Swap: Use coconut oil in the topping instead of butter for a dairy-free version with a subtle tropical flavor.
- Make-ahead: Assemble the unbaked crumble up to 8 hours ahead; cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready.
- Storage: Cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days; individual servings reheat beautifully in the microwave in about 60 seconds.
- Variation: Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the berry filling or a pinch of cardamom to the topping for a more complex flavor.
- Serving: Serve warm with vanilla frozen yogurt, a drizzle of honey, or a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt.
I was thinking about making a nice easy dessert and I had lots of berries in the fridge to use up, so I whipped up this easy berry crumble in just a few minutes.. It’s bursting with berries and can be served as is or with a little ice cream or cool whip. Everyone will love it, it serves 4 at 6 smart points each.
Berry crumble
Ingredients
- 3 cups of fresh berries, I used strawberries, blueberries and raspberries
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, about 1/2 a lemon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2.5 Tbsp light margarine
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375F, spray an 8 inch dish.
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Wash your berries and add them to your dish, squeeze your fresh lemon juice on top.
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In a small bowl cream together your sugar and margarine, add in vanilla, flour, oats and baking powder. You will have a thicker batter type mix.
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Drop mix by spoonfuls on to berries, spreading evenly.
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Bake in oven for 25-30 minutes, until your crumb turns a golden brown.
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Divide into 4, serve warm. Each serving is 6sp or 4pp
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Nutritional info (not incl berries) Per serving.. Calories 149.. Fat 4.3g… Saturated fat 0.6g… Carbs 25.8g.. Fiber 0.9g… Sugars 13.7g.. Protein 1.9g
Could you use frozen berries if you make sure to thaw & drain water?
I think they would be fine, just maybe a little watery than usual ๐