How do you thicken fruit for crumble?

To thicken the fruit filling for a crumble, you'll typically use a thickening agent to absorb excess liquid. The most common thickening agents for fruit fillings are cornflour (cornstarch), tapioca starch, or arrowroot powder.

Can I use frozen strawberries?

You can use frozen strawberries. They release more liquid as they thaw. Adjust the cornflour/cornstarch accordingly to prevent a too watery filling.

How do I prevent a soggy topping?

To prevent the topping from becoming soggy, ensure the strawberries are not overly wet when assembling the crumble. If needed, pat them dry with a paper towel.

Best Easy Strawberry Crumble Recipe

Description

Best Easy Strawberry Crumble Recipe– a delightful, comforting, and versatile dessert that celebrates the natural sweetness of strawberries while providing a satisfying crunch with the crumble topping. Enjoy the goodness of fresh fruit in every bite!

Ingredients

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For the Crumble Topping:

3/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted*

For the Strawberry Filling:

2 lb ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/4 cup cornstarch, arrowroot, or all-purpose flour
1/4 cup white sugar (adjust based on the sweetness of strawberries)
1 tablespoon orange juice
Zest of 1 orange, optional

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Prepare the Strawberry Filling: In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, orange zest, cornstarch, sugar, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the strawberries are coated evenly.
Make the Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix to combine.
Pour the melted butter over the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
Assemble the Crumble: Pour the strawberry filling into a greased baking dish, spreading it evenly on the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the strawberries, covering the entire surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the strawberry filling is bubbly.
Serve: Allow the strawberry crumble to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious and easy Strawberry Crumble!

Notes

*Use Cold Butter if you prefer a crumbly texture for the topping, use cold butter and cut it into the dry ingredients with a pastry cutter until you achieve a crumb-like consistency.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Sweet
Method: American
Cuisine: American