Enjoy the Taste of Summer All Year with Berry Crumble

Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this berry crumble recipe that can be enjoyed with either fresh or frozen berries. We understand the joy of using fresh, in-season berries for the ultimate crumble experience. However, we also recommend keeping a stash of frozen berries in your freezer, ensuring you can savor the taste of summer at any time of the year.

This recipe comes from our book “Cook What You Have,” which emphasizes the use of pantry staples to create effortless weeknight meals. The recipe calls for a mixture of frozen berries, tossed and topped with a spiced crumble made of oats and almonds. However, if you have an equal quantity of fresh mixed berries, feel free to use them instead, as they can be equally delicious, if not more so.

The combination of oats, cardamom, ground coriander, and brown sugar serves a dual purpose in this recipe. We add a small amount of this mixture to the berries, enhancing their sweetness and creating a luscious filling. The remaining mixture is combined with sliced almonds and softened butter to create a crumble topping that bakes to perfection—crispy, toasty, and providing a delightful contrast to the tender, juicy berries.

For this recipe, quick-cooking oats work best, as old-fashioned oats can remain too firm and chewy. Serve the crumble warm or at room temperature, ideally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream to elevate the experience.

Mixed Berry Crumble with Spiced Oats and Almonds

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Total Time: 1 hour (20 minutes active)
Servings: 6 to 8

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quick-cooking or instant oats
• ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• 1-pound bag frozen mixed berries (approximately 4 cups), not thawed
• 1½ cups sliced almonds or 1 cup slivered almonds
• ¼ teaspoon table salt
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes, at room temperature

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) with a rack positioned in the middle.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, sugar, cardamom, and coriander, ensuring there are no lumps of sugar.
3. Place the berries in a 9-inch pie plate. Add ¼ cup of the oat mixture and toss until well combined, breaking up any large clumps of frozen berries.
4. Stir the almonds and salt into the remaining oat mixture. Add the butter and combine well using a silicone spatula. With your hands, form the mixture into small bits and clumps, no larger than the size of an olive. Evenly distribute these over the berries.
5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the edges are bubbling and the crumble turns a golden brown color.
6. Serve the crumble warm or at room temperature.

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