Mixed Berry Crumble (Easy Recipe) | Hello Little Home (2024)

Treat yourself to the BEST Berry Crumble! This yummy fruit dessert is super easy to make, and it can be prepared with any combination of berries (choose your fave). Plus, it's sooo delicious ... the perfect summer treat!

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I don't know about you, but I can't get enough berries in spring and summer when they're at their sweetest and tastiest! Any kind will do, and I love eating them in everything from my morning oatmeal to tempting desserts, like this mouthwatering Mixed Berry Crumble!

If you're a berry fan too, then you are going to love this yummy dessert. This homemade Crumble is absolutely packed with fresh fruit ... if you have a berry surplus (or simply can't get enough), this tempting treat is the perfect way to use them up!

The fruit filling is lightly sweetened and flavored with a little lemon, which brightens the whole dessert. And then there's the buttery topping, a tasty finishing touch which is truly irresistible. Best of all though? This recipe is truly simple to make and a total crowd pleaser!

Do you know the difference between a crumble and a crisp? Although these baked fruit desserts are similar, and their names may be used interchangeably, crisps and crumbles have different toppings. This recipe is a crumble (its topping contains no oats) and not a crisp (which has oats in the topping). If you're looking for a crumble with oats though, feel free to substitute my easy crisp topping ... this dessert is just as delightful either way!

Ready to get started? Then keep reading for all the delicious details!

Ingredients

This recipe uses basic ingredients you can find in any store! Here's what you'll need:

• Berries - Feel free to choose any combination of berries you'd like. I used blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries, but this recipe is quite flexible. You could use a single berry, choose two different berries, or you could make a Triple Berry Crumble with three types of berries (or more).
• Other Filling Ingredients- You'll mix the berries withgranulated sugar,cornstarch(to thicken the fruit juices), fresh lemon juice and zest (which goes so well with the fruit, plus brights and enhances the other flavors), and a little salt (I recommend usingkosher salt).
• Topping- The recipe'scrumble toppingis very easy to make! All you need isbrown sugar(I used light, but dark brown sugar would also work),all-purpose flour, cinnamon, salt, and meltedunsalted butter.

This recipe is naturally vegetarian and nut free! To make it vegan / dairy free, simply use your favorite plant based butter.

You'll Also Need

You'll need a medium bowl to prep the topping and a large bowl for the filling (thismixing bowl set is super handy), awhiskfor making the topping, and a large spoon (I like thesesilicone spoon-spatulas) for mixing together the filling. You'll also need an 8 x 8-inch baking dish to cook the dessert. I have and love this gorgeousEmile Henry Square Baker! It's nice enough to go straight from the oven to the table!

How to Make Berry Crumble

This fresh Fruit Crumble couldn't be easier to make! You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's an overview of the steps:

1. Make topping.You'll begin by whisking the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter next. The mixture should clump together when done (press it together, if needed). Set this topping aside for about 10 minutes.Tip: As the topping rests, it should firm up, which helps it hold its shape when crumbled.
2. Mix filling.While the topping rests, combine the berries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and zest, and salt in a large bowl. Mix gently, so you don't mash the fruit.
3. Add berries to baking dish.Spread the berry mixture in an even layer in a buttered baking dish, making sure to scrape in any juice and sugar that remains in the bowl.
4. Top with crumble.Next, you'll crumble the topping evenly over the fruit. This is where the recipe gets its name ... from the crumbly topping!Tip: I typically leave about an inch of the filling visible around the edges. This is optional, but it creates a more attractive dessert.
5. Bake.Transfer the crumble to your oven, then bake it until the topping is browned and the fruit filling is bubbling. Let the dessert rest for at least 30 minutes before serving so it can cool off, and the fruit juices can thicken.

And that's all there is to it ... time to enjoy your delicious, homemade Berry Crumble! Just one bite, and you're going to crave this versatile recipe all summer long.

Variations

This Fruit Crumble is fun and easy to customize! Here are a few ideas to try:

• Fruit- You can use a single berry or a combination for this recipe, and everything from blueberries to raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, etc. will work. You could also combine the berries with other fruits, such as cherries, peaches, nectarines, apricots, plums, apples, pears, and more.
• Topping- If you're more of a crisp person and prefer an oat topping, simply substitute myOat Crumble Topping.
• Vegan + Dairy Free- To make this recipe vegan / dairy free, use aplant based butterwhen preparing the topping.
• Spices- Feel free to add other warm spices, such cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, or allspice, to the topping or filling.

Serving Suggestions

This Mixed Fruit Crumble can be eaten cold or at room temp, but it's even more wonderful when served warm. Especially when topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream!

Storage

If you have leftovers, wrap them tightly (or transfer them to an airtight container), then store in your refrigerator. The crumble will stay fresh for up to four days, however the texture is best when eaten within a day or so, because the juicy filling will cause the topping to soften.Tip: Rewarm the leftovers gently in your microwave before serving to make them extra delicious!

Related Recipes

If you enjoyed this recipe, you'll want to try my other crisps + crumbles next:

• Peach Crumble
• Rhubarb Crumble
• Peach Crisp
• Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

Looking for more berry recipes? Don't miss these Chocolate Covered Raspberries, Freezer Jam, Blueberry Compote, Berry Yogurt Parfait, Strawberry Banana Bread, or these Mixed Berry Mini Trifles!

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