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A photo of Holly holding the Maple Sweetened Berry Crisp with Oat Crumble

Maple Sweetened Berry Crisp with Oat Crumble

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A simple, cozy dessert made with juicy berries and a golden oat crumble topping. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup and enhanced with a few bakery-style tricks, this crisp bakes into a jammy fruit filling topped with crunchy clusters that make it feel special without adding complexity.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes

Equipment

  • 8x10 baking dish or 9x13 baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoons or spatula

Ingredients

Berry Filling

  • 5 cups mixed berries fresh or frozen – blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract optional but recommended
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder

Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup flour almond flour
  • ⅓ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 6 tablespoons coconut oil melted

Optional for finishing

  • Pinch flaky sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

Prepare the berry filling

  • In a mixing bowl, combine: berries, lemon juice, maple syrup, almond extract, and arrow root powder.
  • Gently toss until evenly coated.
  • Transfer the berry mixture to baking dish and spread evenly.

Make the crisp topping

  • In a bowl, mix together: rolled oats, flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, salt, and chopped nuts.
  • Pour in the melted butter or coconut oil and stir until the mixture becomes crumbly.

Create crunchy clusters

  • To create bakery-style clusters:
  • Squeeze small handfuls of the topping in your hand to form clumps.
  • Scatter the clumps over the berries and lightly press a few areas of topping down.

Bake

  • Bake for 30–35 minutes until: the berries are bubbling and the topping is golden brown

Finish and serve

  • Let the crisp cool for 5–10 minutes before serving so the filling thickens.
  • For an optional finishing touch, sprinkle a small pinch of flaky sea salt over the top.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Notes

Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: ~280
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 5 g
Fat: 13 g
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 8
Calories: 280kcal