Easy Strawberry Crisp (Fresh or Frozen)

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There aren’t many summer dessert better than a simple, fresh Strawberry Crisp! Fresh (or frozen!) strawberries are covered with a crumbly, buttery oat topping perfect for topping with vanilla ice cream or a healthy dollop of whipped cream!

strawberry crisp with whipped cream on top

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Baking with strawberries is easily one of my favorite summer hobbies. I practically do a happy dance once strawberries season is here. One of my very favorite ways to bake with strawberries is to make this super easy, unbelievable Strawberry Crisp recipe.

strawberry crisp with oat topping in white casserole dish

How to Make the Best Strawberry Crisp

Strawberries I make this Strawberry Crisp in the summer with fresh strawberries. It’s also a good thing to do with strawberries that are getting old, you won’t be able to tell the difference in the end product. If you don’t have fresh strawberries, you can make this strawberry crisp with frozen strawberries as well. Simply thaw and pat dry so you don’t have a soggy filling.
Cornstarch The cornstarch in this recipe is essential for keeping your crisp from being soggy. As it cools after baking it gels up to perfection, don’t skip the cornstarch!
Brown Sugar Adding the brown sugar in with the regular sugar adds a caramel quality to the topping, it’s amazing!
BUTTER! Melted butter takes the crumbly oat topping to the next level. We’re talking golden crumble perfection!

Ingredients

strawberries
sugar
cornstarch
flour
quick oats

light brown sugar
salt
cinnamon
butter

Step by step

This recipe is beyond easy, it’s also perfect for making with kids because you literally can’t mess it up! First you’ll preheat your oven then mix the strawberries, some sugar, and the cornstarch in a bowl.

cut strawberries in white bowl with sugar

strawberry crisp filling in white casserole dish

Once the filling is made add it to a baking dish and start to make that crumble topping!

Mix the flour, oats, sugars, and spices until blended. Pour the melted butter into the mix and stir until it’s all a uniform crumbly texture.

strawberry crisp ingredients in white bowl

strawberry crumble before baking in white baking dish

Then you’ll spread the crumbles over the filling and bake.

Thirty-five minutes later the best strawberry crumble you’ll ever have will be ready for you! I like to serve my strawberry crisp warm with vanilla ice cream or cool with whipped cream, it’s perfect either way!

Tips for best results

Don’t skip the cornstarch, it is what keeps the crumble from being soggy.
Use fresh, overripe, or frozen strawberries. If using frozen strawberries thaw beforehand and be sure to blot out excess juice.

FAQs

What is the difference between a crisp and a crumble?

A strawberry crisp is a strawberry oatmeal dessert that is just that…crisp! The top is nice and crunchy on top thanks to the oats.
A strawberry crumble will have a strudel-like topping that is soft rather than a crispy oatmeal topping.

Can I use frozen strawberries in a strawberry crisp?

Yes! You can use frozen berries in a pinch (fresh is best however.) If you use frozen berries allow them to fully thaw, then blot out excess moisture. You may need to add extra cornstarch if they still seem very juicy, usually 1/2-1 tablespoon extra will be sufficient.

Can this be made ahead of time?

You can assemble the filling and topping separately ahead of time but I do not suggest adding the topping to the dish until you are ready to bake. Assembling too far in advance will results in a soggy strawberry dessert instead of a crispy one.

How can you keep a crisp from getting soggy?

The key is controlling the moisture of the filling. If you are using frozen berries or strawberries that are overripe and very juicy, add an extra 1/2-1 tablespoon of cornstarch to help absorb the extra juice.

Does this recipe need to be refrigerated?

Yes, store leftovers wrapped tightly in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven until heated through.

Can you freeze strawberry crisp?

Unfortunately this is not a good recipe for freezing. It will end up soggy 100% of the time upon thawing.

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