Strawberry Crumble

Looking for an easy and delicious dessert recipe? Look no further than this mouth-watering Strawberry Crumble recipe.

A fuss-free recipe that takes 10 minutes to prepare and will be ready to serve in just 45 minutes.

It's the perfect dessert for any occasion... especially on cold wintery nights!

This easy old fashioned strawberry crumble recipe is the perfect dessert... with it's mouthwatering flavours of sweet, fresh strawberries and a super crunchy crumble topping!

Simply serve with ice-cream, custard or cream for a yummy winter dessert.

Looking for more crumble recipes?

You'll love my classic Apple Crumble,  Apricot Crumble and Apple Blackberry Crumble recipes too!

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

• It's easy to make - with just a few simple ingredients and 10 minutes prep time, you'll have a delicious dessert that everyone will love, baking in the oven!
• It's versatile - this recipe works with both fresh and frozen strawberries, so you can enjoy it any time of the year.
• It can be made gluten-free - if you're looking for a gluten-free dessert option, this recipe is a great choice. Just make sure to use gluten-free oats and gluten-free flour.
• It's customisable - you can serve this crumble warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, custard or cream... or simply enjoy it on its own.
• Conventional or Thermomix - you will find both methods in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

What You Need

You don't need fresh strawberries to enjoy this delectable dessert, frozen strawberries are fine to use. They can be purchased all year round and are usually more economical unless fresh strawberries are abundant.

Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

For The Strawberry Filling

• Strawberries - halved and drained. I use frozen strawberries for this recipe. Alternatively, you can use fresh strawberries and cut them in half.
• Cornflour - known as corn-starch in the US.
• Caster sugar - this superfine sugar is perfect for this strawberry crumble as it dissolves easily.

For The Crumble

• Rolled oats - you can substitute the rolled oats with quick oats if you prefer. You can also use gluten-free oats to make this crumble recipe gluten-free.
• Brown sugar - regular light brown sugar or dark brown sugar can be used.
• Plain flour - also known as all-purpose flour.
• Butter - ensure the butter is at room temperature otherwise it will be difficult to form the crumble.

Equipment Required

Strawberry Crumble is made using basic kitchen equipment.

You will need:

• Thermomix (optional);
• Mixing bowls;
• Baking dish;
• Oven.

Step By Step Instructions

Note: Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

STEP 1 - PREHEAT & PREP

Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius fan forced (or 190 if you're using a conventional oven).

Grease a large oven-proof baking dish with butter, and set this aside for now.

STEP 2 - PREP THE STRAWBERRIES

Take the drained and halved strawberries and place them into a large bowl. Add the cornflour and caster sugar, and mix all together until combined.

Tip: If there's any liquid left over after mixing, be sure to drain it away and discard.

Once you've coated the strawberries, transfer them to your greased baking dish.

STEP 3 - MAKE THE CRUMBLE

To make the crumble, add the rolled oats, brown sugar, plain flour and butter to a clean bowl.

Use your fingers to squeeze and break up any lumps of butter until the mixture resembles crumbs and the oats, flour and brown sugar are thoroughly combined with the butter.

STEP 4 - BAKE & SERVE

Sprinkle the crumble mixture over the strawberries in the baking dish.

Bake the crumble in your preheated oven for around 35 minutes or until the crumble has turned golden brown and crunchy, and the fruit is hot and bubbly.

Expert Tips

• Make sure to drain any liquid from the strawberries after coating with cornflour and caster sugar. This will prevent the crumble from becoming too soggy.
• Take your butter out of the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature before making the crumble. This makes it easier to form the crumbs.
• Leave some clumps of the butter when mixing the crumble ingredients with your hands. This is the secret behind deliciously crunchy, crispy crumble!
• Storing - you can keep your crumble in the fridge for up to 5 days after it's baked. Wait until the crumble has cooled, then cover it with plastic wrap.
• Freezing - you can freeze this recipe for up to 3 months in an airtight container. The crumble can be reheated directly from frozen, or you can defrost it in the fridge overnight and then reheat it in the microwave or oven.
• Crumble is delicious on its own… but even better when served with ice cream, custard, or cream!

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