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Simple Strawberry Crisp

Fresh Strawberry Desserts Easy: A Simple Strawberry Crisp

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A gooey, buttery oat topping crowns fresh strawberries in this easy summer dessert. Seasonal berries are gently sweetened and thickened with cornstarch, while the crunchy topping bakes into golden clusters for perfect textural contrast. Ready in under an hour with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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5 heaping cups fresh strawberries, hulled
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup old fashioned oats
2/3 cup granulated white sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (4 ounces) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
In a large bowl, toss strawberries with 1/4 cup white sugar, vanilla extract, and cornstarch until berries are evenly coated
Transfer to a 9×9-inch baking dish
In another bowl, combine flour, oats, 2/3 cup white sugar, 2/3 cup brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon
Stir in melted butter with a fork or spatula until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
Evenly sprinkle topping over fruit filling
Bake 40 minutes, until topping is golden and fruit is bubbling
Let cool slightly before serving

Notes

Use fully ripe in-season strawberries for best sweetness
Do not overmix the topping—lumps are okay
Store leftover crisp in an airtight container at room temperature (2 days) or refrigerated (5 days)
Serving suggestion: Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

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