Summer Berry Crisp Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
287 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
American, Middle Eastern
Summer Berry Crisp Recipe
Description
This Summer Berry Crisp Recipe uses a mix of frozen berries tossed with sugar, rosewater, and cornstarch to create a fragrant fruit filling that bubbles gently during cooking. The topping blends traditional oat flakes, all-purpose flour, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and brown sugar bound by butter, creating a crispy layer when baked or grilled.
The choice of cooking method offers flexibility: grilling covered produces a softly cooked berry base warmed through with a tender topping, while baking uncovered crisps the topping to a golden finish. Both methods result in warm, sweet berries accented with the floral tone of rosewater and the textural contrast from the nutty, cinnamon-flavored oat topping.
Serve the crisp topped with ice cream and optionally garnished with ground pistachios or fresh strawberries for added texture and flavor contrasts. Using any combination of berries like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries allows adapting the recipe to seasonality and taste preferences.
Substitutions such as olive oil for butter and gluten-free oats and flour accommodate dietary needs without sacrificing texture or flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 4 cup berries see notes, frozen
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp rosewater see notes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 4 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium high. If baking this dessert, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Mix the frozen berries with the sugar, rosewater and cornstarch. Transfer to a cast iron skillet and set aside.
- In a bowl mix the oatmeal, flour, walnuts, butter, cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture on the berries.
- If grilling, cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil. If baking, there is no need to cover the pan.
- Grill the berry crisp for 20 to 30 minutes until the top is cooked and the berries are soft and bubbling. If baking, bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is crispy and golden.
- Top with ice cream, ground pistachios and strawberries.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen mixed berries including strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries.
- Rosewater adds a subtle floral flavor; it can be found in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern markets or online.
- Substitute butter with olive oil to alter fat profile without greatly affecting texture.
- Use gluten-free oats and flour to make the dessert suitable for gluten-sensitive diets.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 287 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 287kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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