Island Hearth Berry Crumble
A comforting, rustic berry crumble inspired by the lush, berry-filled landscapes and warm, welcoming hearths of a Nordic island. This dessert blends sweet, tart berries with a crunchy oat topping, perfect for sharing.
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish or a similar sized oval dish.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat.
- 3
Pour the berry mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- 4
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping.
- 5
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until coarse crumbs form, with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
- 6
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the berry mixture in the baking dish.
- 7
Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the berry filling is bubbling around the edges.
- 8
If the topping starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil.
- 9
Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving.
- 10
Serve warm, perhaps with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.