Ingredients
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Topping
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3/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
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3/4 Cup Uncooked Rolled Oats
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1 1/4 Cups Plain Granola
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1/2 Cup Sugar
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1 1/2 Sticks Unsalted ButterCubed
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Filling
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3/4 Cup Sugar
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1 Lemon Zest
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1/2 tsp Cinnamon
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1/4 tsp Allspice
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1/4 tsp Nutmeg
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1 Pound Frozen Blackberries
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3/4 Pound Frozen Blueberries
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3/4 Pound Frozen Raspberries
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2 Tbs Unsalted ButterCubed
Directions
It’s nearing the end of summer, and for us in the Pacific Northwest with gray skies soon looming, all the more a perfect time to enjoy what’s left of summer’s bounty.
What’s a better celebration of summer than berries?
I’m sure by now you’ve been inundated with berry cobbler and crumble recipes. I know I have. But this one is special in that it is so simple and so quick that there is no reason not to make it.
Well, except maybe the expense of fresh berries. But don’t fret — if you can’t get berries at a reasonable price, by all means substitute frozen. That’s almost blasphemy to say in August, but I feel the shot in the wallet as much as anyone else.
I did, however, use fresh berries, and I and everyone with me that weekend can vouch for the straight-up perfection of this dessert.
Let’s talk cobbler versus crumble, shall we?
I have to say, I’m biased. I am a crumble girl, all the way. The oats, baby! The oats! The oats in a crumble really make it for me. The crunch, the sweetness — it all adds up to one mighty fine topping for any baked fruit.
It’s simple. It’s fresh. And it’s beautiful. You can’t get better than that.
Well, you can also put whipped cream on it. I guess it does get better…
Recipe Steps
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For the ToppingPreheat the oven to 400°. |
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In a food processor, combine the flour with the oats, granola and sugar and pulse until coarsely ground. Add the chilled butter and pulse until the mixture resembles fine meal. |
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For the FillingIn a large bowl, toss the sugar with the lemon zest, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg. |
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Add the blackberries, blueberries and raspberries and toss well. Carefully spread the berries in a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish and dot with the butter. |
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Spoon the crumble topping over the berries and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is browned. |
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Let the crumble cool slightly and serve warm topped with whipped cream. |
6 Reader Questions and Reviews Hide Comments
Love the crumble… yours look beautiful!
Hi there! I love a good crumble too– more than nearly anything in this world! In fact, I’m using some rhubarb and peaches in one tonight!
Lovely blog! Yay for NW bloggers! Were you at IFBC? xoxox
Oh my gosh, this look delicious! And so beautiful! Your photographs are gorgeous.
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Thanks, and Happy Cooking!!!
Beautiful crumble and I agree about the oats. They’re what make the topping so good. I’ve never used granola before, though, but I like the idea a lot.
Lately I’ve been in more of a crisp mood than a crumble, but this looks delish! Have you played around with the granola flavors at all?
There are free blueberries in Tacoma over on 72nd if you’re up to the task of picking them 😉
I actually had the privilege to eat a piece of this cobbler. It was delightfully refreshing. For me, nothing says “I love you” like a good cobbler.