It’s strawberry season again here at the farm! Whether you’ve gotten our strawberries in your farm box or picked them up at our farmer’s market booth, this recipe combines juicy, sweet strawberries with a buttery, crispy topping that speaks to the soul.
Ingredients:
Filling:
5 heaping cups of farm-fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
Topping:
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 cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. This ensures that our crumble will bake evenly and get that perfect golden crust we love.
Grab a deep pie plate or a large baking dish. Grease it with butter or cooking spray to prevent any sticking. There’s nothing sadder than a crumble that won’t leave the dish!
Strawberry mixture:
In a large bowl, combine chopped strawberries with sugar. This sweetens the strawberries and brings out their natural juices, making our crumble extra flavorful.
Add a sprinkle of cornstarch and a dash of vanilla extract to this. The cornstarch will help thicken the strawberry juices, creating a lovely syrup as it bakes, while the vanilla adds an aroma and depth of flavor that elevates the dish. Stir until every strawberry is coated, then pour it all into your prepared baking dish.
Topping:
Whisk together flour, oats, a blend of brown and granulated sugar, a pinch of salt, and a touch of cinnamon in a medium-sized bowl.
Pour the melted butter over the dry mixture. Stir it in until everything looks moist and well-coated. This will give our topping that irresistible golden brown color and a crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, juicy strawberries underneath. Sprinkle this crumb mixture over the strawberries.
Slide your dish into the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. It’s done when the fruit bubbles and the topping turns golden brown.
Allow it to cool slightly, then serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
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