Gluten Free Berry Crisp – super easy and delicious dessert baked in a skillet! The coconut-oat topping is crazy good!
Summer time is about easy dessert and almost always with fresh fruit. Even if they are not the main star of the dish, they can always be the garnish. I absolutely adore summer berries! It makes me happy to see my kiddos munch on them, juice pouring down their hands – happy faces!
There are times, when I manage to keep a container or two for a special dessert. Like this Berry Crisp – one of our favorite Summer desserts. It also happens to be gluten free, thanks to the coconut-oat topping that is crazy good!
This crisp is bursting with berry flavor. There is more fruit than topping but feel free to double the coconut-oat mixture for a thicker layer. I always recommend adjusting a recipe to your likings! I think a scoop of a coconut sorbet or ice cream would add more sweetness since the raspberries can make it a little tarty. The topping contains just a few ingredients that most likely are already in your pantry: unsweetened shredded coconut, old-fashioned oats, coconut oil and brown sugar. It makes the dessert healthy and lets people with gluten allergy have a sweet ending to a meal. You will love it!
I baked my crisp in a cast iron skillet because I just adore skillet desserts, but you can bake it in a casserole dish too. Feel free to use blueberries in place of raspberries or make a mix of all three. Whatever you have on hands – use it! The prep time for this dessert is minimal.
Easy, healthy and absolutely delicious – that’s exactly what this Berry Crisp is!
Enjoy!
- 10 oz . fresh strawberries washed, hulled and sliced thick
- 6 oz . fresh raspberries washed
- 2 Tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2/3 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- Lightly grease 10" cast iron skillet with coconut oil.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place strawberries and raspberries on the bottom of skillet. Sprinkle with two tablespoons brown sugar and gently toss (you can do this step in a bowl but doing it in a skillet makes one less dish dirty!).
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together coconut, oats, brown sugar and salt. Add coconut oil and stir well.
- Sprinkle the topping mixture over the berries.
- Bake the crisp for 30 to 32 minutes, or until bubbly on the edges.
- Let cool before serving.
- Serve with a scoop of coconut sorbet or ice cream, if desired.
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Erin says
I didn’t have the berries called for in the recipe, so I used what was growing in my yard, boysenberries, blueberries and strawberries. I also doubled the topping. This was so easy to prepare and was so yummy with the coconut topping.
Cookin Canuck says
What a perfect way to celebrate summertime! And I love your suggestion of serving it with a scoop of coconut sorbet or ice cream.
Amanda says
I could totally just take this pan and a spoon and be quite content with myself for breakfast or dessert! LOVE berry anything!YUM
Kelly says
This looks incredible, Anna! Berry crisps are my favorite summer dessert! I love that you made this in a cast iron! The coconut and oats sounds perfect!
Lauren says
I’m obsessed with berries right now. This crisp looks divine! Gorgeous photos, too.
Angie says
I love making Gluten Free crisps for my brother’s girlfriend! I love making them in cast iron skillets too!!
The Food Hunter says
skillet desserts are fun and easy. I am loving the coconut topping
June says
That looks scrumptious! The coconut-oat topping sounds delicious 🙂
Erin says
Aaaah! What did you do that I can now view your page?! Is the CDN gone? Whatever you did, I’m happy about it because I can finally pin stuff!
And I’m obviously all over this crisp. GF, dairy-free and whole grain without any funky ingredients! Totally my kind of recipe. 🙂
Lauren Kelly Nutrition says
This looks amazing! I am obsessed wit anything berry these days!
Ashley says
Crisps are by far my FAVORITE summer dessert! There is just nothing better than that streusel!
Lana says
Summer berries are such a wonderful treat. I look forward to them all year long. And that coconut-oat topping…wow!
Brenda says
I agree summer is all about easy desserts and this one is no exception!
Kate says
I’m really, really in love with this!! I could eat the whole thing all by myself!
Sues says
This could totally be breakfast, right??
Tori says
What a sweet and healthy treat!