Easy Strawberry Crumble
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Easy Strawberry Crumble
Description
This dessert mixes fresh halved strawberries with sugar (granulated and brown), flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and optional lemon juice to create a filling that balances natural fruit sweetness with warm spices and a hint of tartness. The topping combines all-purpose flour, granulated and brown sugars, salt, cinnamon, and melted vegan butter, forming a crumbly texture that crisps nicely in the oven.
Baked in an 8x8-inch pan at 375°F until the topping is golden brown, the strawberry crumble offers a rich contrast between soft fruit and crisp crumb. Allowing it to rest for 20-30 minutes after baking thickens the filling, making it easier to serve and enhancing the texture.
Adjust sugar levels according to berry sweetness and consider frozen berries if fresh ripe strawberries are unavailable. Reducing the starch in the filling can yield a saucier consistency. This simple dessert celebrates strawberry season with warm, spiced notes and a satisfying texture balance.
Choose ripe, in-season strawberries for best flavor; frozen berries can be used when fresh are unavailable.Adjust sugar amount to balance the natural sweetness or tartness of the fruit.For a saucier filling, reduce the amount of cornstarch or flour used in the filling.Let the crumble rest for 20-30 minutes after baking to thicken the filling before serving.
Ingredients
For the crumble:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup vegan butter melted
For the strawberries:
- 3 pounds strawberries halved
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice optional
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the crumble. Use a fork to cut it until it resembles crumbs, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the strawberries, lemon juice (if using), sugars, flour, cornstarch cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Fill the baking dish with the strawberry filling. The strawberries should be filled to the top almost spilling out.
- Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the strawberries and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until golden brown. Let stand for 30 minutes to thicken up.
Notes
- Use ripe, in-season strawberries for optimal flavor; frozen berries are suitable substitutes.
- Adjust sugar to match the natural sweetness or tartness of the berries.
- Reduce cornstarch or flour in the filling for a looser sauce consistency if preferred.
- Allow the baked crumble to rest 20-30 minutes to thicken the filling before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 53g | 106% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 102mg | 113% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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