Golden Strawberry Crumble with Buttery Oat Topping
Juicy strawberries bake under a golden, buttery oat crumble until bubbling and tender. A quick dessert that pairs perfectly with ice cream or custard.
- Prep15 min
- Cook35 min
- Total50 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings6
This strawberry crumble is all about simplicity and big flavor. Fresh, ripe strawberries are tossed with a touch of cornstarch and sugar, then topped with a crumbly mixture of oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. As it bakes, the berries release their juices and thicken into a luscious syrup, while the topping turns deep golden and crisp.
Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of cream, or a drizzle of custard. The contrast of hot, tender fruit and cold, creamy topping is simply irresistible. Best of all, it comes together in under an hour with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Topping
Filling
For serving
Converted amounts are rounded.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Make the topping: In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture forms clumps and is fully moistened.
- Prepare the strawberries: Remove the green tops (hull) from the strawberries. Cut any large berries in half; leave small ones whole (about 2 cm / ¾ inch tall).
- In a large bowl, toss the strawberries with the cornflour until evenly coated.
- Add the white sugar, water, and vanilla extract to the strawberries. Mix gently until combined.
- Pour the strawberry mixture into a baking dish (about 20x20 cm / 8x8 inch or similar). Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit, using your fingers to break it into crumbly chunks.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, until the topping is deep golden brown and the strawberry syrup is bubbling vigorously around the edges. This bubbling is a key sign that the sauce has thickened properly.
- Let the crumble stand for a few minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream, a dollop of cream, or custard.
💡 Tips
- For extra crunch, use quick-cooking oats if you prefer a finer texture.
- If your strawberries are very sweet, start with 1/3 cup sugar and adjust to taste.
- Serve immediately after resting for the best contrast between warm fruit and cold topping.
Inspired by a recipe from RecipeTin Eats