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Strawberry Crumble

Published: May 19, 2021 · Modified: Aug 20, 2022 by Anna 9 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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This Strawberry Crumble is made with fresh, juicy strawberries and oat and brown sugar topping. It's a beautiful and very easy dessert to make when the berries are in season!

Strawberry crumble in oval baking dish.
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  • Ingredients:
  • How to make Strawberry Crumble?
  • What to serve with strawberry crumble?
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  • Recipe Variations:
  • Recipe FAQs:
  • More fruit desserts:
  • Easy Strawberry Crumble

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Crumbles and crisps are some of the easiest desserts you can make with fresh fruit. This Strawberry Crumble is the perfect example. As soon as fresh strawberries showed up in our grocery store, I knew I had to make it. It's simple, yet beautiful and festive!

The fruit layer has large chunks of strawberries in sweet sauce. You can use a mix of berries or berries with other fruit. The topping is sweet, crunchy, and oh so tasty! Find my gluten-free version below.

I will be making this dessert all summer long!

Ingredients:

Ingredients for strawberry crumble on a marble board.
  • strawberries: fresh or frozen; you can also use a mix of berries
  • cornstarch: to thicken the sauce
  • old-fashioned oats: a base for the crumble
  • butter: adds flavor and ensures the topping bakes crispy and browned

Check out the full list of ingredients in the recipe box below.

How to make Strawberry Crumble?

  • In a bowl, mix dry ingredients for the crumble topping: oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Melt butter, then cool to room temperature.
  • Add butter to dry ingredients and stir with a fork.
Step 1 and 2 of making crumble topping.
  • Wash and hull strawberries. If they are small, cut them in half. Large ones, quarter.
  • Mix them with cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and granulated sugar.
  • Place strawberries in a baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the crumble topping over the berries.
  • Bake until bubbly and the topping is golden brown.

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Strawerries in a bowl and in baking dish.

What to serve with strawberry crumble?

My favorite way to serve this crumble is with whipped cream! It's light and creamy and perfectly complements this dessert. You can go for classic and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A dusting of powdered sugar works too!

Storing leftovers:

It's best to keep leftovers in a container with a lid, in the fridge, for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave.

Serving of strawberry crumble on a plate.

Recipe Variations:

  • vegan: use coconut oil in place of butter
  • gluten-free: use almond flour in place of all-purpose; oats are naturally gluten-free;
  • more fruit: you can add other berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) or other fruit, like apples, pears, or even rhubarb.

Recipe FAQs:

Can I make it into a pie?

Absolutely! Simply use a 9" pie plate and bake as directed in the recipe box below. If you want the fruit layer thicker, double the cornstarch amount.

Can I make it ahead of time?

While crumbles and crisps are best served while still warm, you can prepare the dish ahead of time. The topping won't be as crunchy and the fruit layer will thicken, so keep that in mind.

What other fruit can I use?

Use berries, stone fruit, apples, pears, etc. Feel free to mix them too!

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Absolutely! Thaw them first and drain excess liquid before using in the recipe.

Side view of strawberry crumble in oval dish.

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Strawberry crumble in oval baking dish.

Easy Strawberry Crumble

Author: Anna
This Strawberry Crumble is made with fresh, juicy strawberries and oat and brown sugar topping. It’s a beautiful and very easy dessert to make when the berries are in season! Serve it with whipped cream (my favorite!), vanilla ice cream, or simply by itself. It’s delicious!
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 431 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

for the strawberry layer:

  • 2 lbs fresh strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

for the topping:

  • ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Butter a 2 quart or 9" baking dish.
  • Wash strawberries and hull. Slice small strawberries in half, large ones in quarters.
    2 lbs fresh strawberries
  • Place berries in a bowl. Add cornstarch, lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla. Stir to coat.
    2 tablespoons cornstarch, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pour the berry mixture into the prepared dish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients for topping.
    ¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup packed brown sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Melt butter and cool to room temperature. It's should not be hot or it will cook the flour.
    6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Stir the topping mixture and sprinkle over the strawberry layer.
  • Bake the crumble for 30 to 35 minutes OR until bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
  • Use almond flour in place of all-purpose; oats are naturally gluten-free.
  • You can add other berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries) or other fruit, like apples, pears, or even rhubarb.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 108mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Malcolm says

    May 22, 2025 at 8:06 am

    5 stars
    All of us loved this crumble & it was easy to prepare!

    Reply
  2. Jola says

    July 29, 2024 at 3:30 am

    5 stars
    As soon as I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it. It looked so tempting. My favorite oatmeal with crumbs!

    Reply
  3. susan says

    May 30, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    5 stars
    I can vouch for the gluten free version, just used all purpose plain flour, i used Asdas i used fresh plums, fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries thawed out frozen cherries. i forgot to allow the melted butter to cool down when adding to the dry mix but it still came out lovely, eating now with Greek yoghurt, the brown sugar makes a nice sweet crunchy texture. delicious.

    Reply
  4. Natalie says

    May 19, 2021 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my, this is amazing!! Crumbles are the best! Strawberry is my favorite!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      May 31, 2021 at 11:12 pm

      Right? So easy and delicious!

      Reply
  5. wilhelmina says

    May 19, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    I was so happy that I had strawberries in the fridge when I saw this crumble! It was super easy and very delicious!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      May 31, 2021 at 11:12 pm

      Love when that happens! Thank you, Wilhelmina!

      Reply
  6. abigail says

    May 19, 2021 at 3:42 pm

    5 stars
    I loved a good crumble, especially if it is an apple one, but this strawberry crumble is the best one yet! I love everything about It

    Reply
    • Anna says

      May 31, 2021 at 11:11 pm

      Awesome! Thanks, Abigail!

      Reply

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