Triple Berry Nut Crumble
This a one of the most delicious combination for a summer dessert. Fresh berries and a buttery, crumbly topping. It's a classic summertime dessert. I like to use a combination of whatever berries are at the farmers market. By combining the berries, you get different layers of sweetness and at the same time a little tartness too. Pick berries that are ripe, juicy and really look good, like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries. You can use just one type of berries or a different combination of fruit to change it up. This is going to be your summer "go-to" dessert, so you can make it different each time you make it. The crunchy and nutty crumble topping is so easy to prepare, then is placed on top of the berries, and baked to bubbly goodness. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it's heaven in a dish. I always get tons of compliments on this dessert, and I feel a little guilty since this dish takes no time to make. It's sure to be a hit at your house too that I'm sure you'll be making it all summertime. Just don't tell anyone how easy it really is!
Ingredients
- 6 cups Berries: Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, or Strawberries washed and cut into pieces
- ½ cup Granulated Sugar
Crumble:
- 1¼ cup All Purpose Flour
- 2/3 cup Golden Brown Sugar
- Pinch of Salt
- 10 tablespoons Cold Butter cut into pieces.
- 1½ cups Coarsely Chopped Toasted Nuts walnuts, pecans, or almonds
- 1 pint Vanilla Ice Cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- In a medium-size bowl, toss the berries with the granulated sugar until well combined. Pour into a 10”x12” baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt, and butter. Using your fingers, mix until it resembles cornmeal. Toss in the nuts.
- Sprinkle the crumble on top of the berries and bake in a 350° F oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until brown and bubbling.
- Remove from oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before serving into individual bowls.
- Can be served with ice cream, or a drizzle of heavy cream.
Roasted Nuts:
- Preheat oven 350º F. Place nuts on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Shake the pan and continue baking until nuts are toasted, about 3-5 more minutes. Set aside.
Notes
TIPS & TRICKS
– The crumble topping can be made ahead and just placed on top of berries before baking.
– This dish is best served warm.
– I make several crumble toppings ahead and place in Ziploc bags in my freezer. Then I just have to shop & prepare the berries. This makes this desert even easier!!
– You can substitute other summer fruits. Peaches, nectarines, apricots work wonderfully in this recipe.
– I pre-scoop my ice cream. Take a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Scoop soften ice cream onto the baking sheet. Placed the sheet pan into freezer. Remove the pre-scooped ice cream balls a few minutes before serving dessert. (Once the ice cream balls have frozen solid you can transfer them to a Ziploc bag if you’re short on freezer space.)
– This dish is best served warm.
– I make several crumble toppings ahead and place in Ziploc bags in my freezer. Then I just have to shop & prepare the berries. This makes this desert even easier!!
– You can substitute other summer fruits. Peaches, nectarines, apricots work wonderfully in this recipe.
– I pre-scoop my ice cream. Take a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Scoop soften ice cream onto the baking sheet. Placed the sheet pan into freezer. Remove the pre-scooped ice cream balls a few minutes before serving dessert. (Once the ice cream balls have frozen solid you can transfer them to a Ziploc bag if you’re short on freezer space.)