Mixed Berry Crisp
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Mixed Berry Crisp
Description
Mixed Berry Crisp features a base of mixed berries sweetened with caster sugar and covered with a topping made from oats, plain flour, cinnamon, and light brown sugar. The butter is cut into the dry ingredients to form an even crumble that bakes crisp and golden. The baking temperature and time allow the berries to soften and release their juices while the crumble crisps on top, creating a moist, fruity interior beneath a hearty topping.
The flavor is bright from the berries with a warm spice note of cinnamon, though the recipe suggests ginger or nutmeg can be substituted or combined for variation. The texture balance between the juicy, tender berries and the crunchy oat crust is a highlight.
This crisp can be served warm with ice cream or custard for added richness and is adaptable to various berry combinations depending on availability. It works well with frozen berries and can also top stewed apples, showing its versatility.
Ingredients
- 600 g mixed berries
- 50 g caster sugar
- 100 g oats
- 50 g plain flour
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 80 g butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Mix together 100 g Oats, 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon, 50 g Plain flour and 100 g Light brown sugar.
- Add cubes of 80 g Butter and using your fingers, crumble it up until it is a fine crumble.
- Put 600 g Mixed berries into a baking dish with the 50 g Caster sugar.
- Put the oat mix on top of the berries.
- Put into the oven for 40 minutes.
Notes
- Substitute granulated sugar for brown sugar in the topping if needed.
- Try using ginger and nutmeg alone or mixed with cinnamon for alternative spice flavors.
- Adjust the berry mix based on availability or preference for singular or mixed berries.
- Serve warm with ice cream or custard to complement the crisp texture.
- Frozen berries can be used successfully to make this dessert year-round.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 504 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 504kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 570IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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