A comforting and easy-to-bake crumble featuring fresh strawberries crowned with a golden oat topping. Sweet, juicy, and perfectly balanced, this American dessert highlights seasonal fruit and a buttery, crunchy topping.
5 heaping cups fresh strawberries
1/4 cup granulated white sugar (for filling)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
3 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
1 cup (2 sticks) cold butter, cubed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Wash and hull strawberries. In a large bowl, combine strawberries, 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and cornstarch. Toss to coat
In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 3 cups oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon
Using a pastry blender or your fingers, work butter into the flour-oat mixture until crumbly
Spread strawberry mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Top evenly with crumble topping
Bake for 35–40 minutes, until golden and bubbly. Let cool slightly before serving
Adjust sugar in filling based on strawberry sweetness
Topping can be refrigerated for 24 hours before use
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a richer treat