Berry Crisps With Streusel Food

MIXED BERRY CRUMBLE (WITH OAT-FREE STREUSEL TOPPING)

Steps:

• Prepare the filling. Mix the berries, sugar, cornflour, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. You can also do this directly in the dish you plan to bake them in (and save up on washing).
• Prepare the streusel topping. Mix the flour, coconut, butter (room temp is best), sugar, and salt. Mix the ingredients until well combined. It's best to use your fingertips to help the butter soften and get mixed with the rest of the dry ingredients - and also create the thick crumb-like consistency of the crumble topping. Add the nuts and mix to combine.
• Combine and bake the berry crumble. Pour the berry mixture into a baking dish (20x30cm/8x12"-inch rectangular or 25cm/10" round tin). Then top it with the buttery mixture.Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes at 180ºC/350ºF (fan-assisted). The crumble is ready when it starts bubbling and the crust is golden. If you want it more golden on top, turn on the grill (broiler) and heat for 2-3 minutes until it's browned further.

BERRY CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray, set aside.
• In a large bowl mix together the oats, flour, sugar, and salt. Mix in the butter with your hands or a pastry cutter until mixture form crumbs when squeezed together.
• Place berries in another large bowl. Stir in the sugar, juice, and vanilla into the berries. Sprinkle the flour on top of the berries and toss to coat.
• Place the berry mixture into the prepared pan, and sprinkle with the oat mixture evenly.
• Bake for 45 minutes, until the top is golden and the berries are bubbly.

VERY BERRY CRISP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the berries, sugar and 2 tablespoons flour; transfer to an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, oats, brown sugar, almonds, cinnamon and remaining flour. Stir in the oil, butter and water until moistened. Sprinkle over berries., Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden brown.

INDIVIDUAL BERRY CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the frozen berries, sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 cup of the crisp topping into a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Divide the mixture evenly between 4 (7 to 8-ounce) ramekins. Top each ramekin with 1/2 cup of the remaining crisp topping. Place the ramekins on a sheet pan and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is browned. Allow the crisps to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
• 5 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 1 cup
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts such as; walnuts, pecans, or almonds
• 1 1/2 cups crushed crackers, gingersnaps or cereal
• 4 ounces unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
• Place the flour, sugar, nuts and crackers into a large mixing bowl and combine. Work the butter into the dry ingredients with your hands until it is crumbly. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use as topping for crisps, cobblers or grunts.
• Yield: 4 1/2 cups

STREUSEL

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and almonds in a medium mixing bowl.
• Add the butter and use your fingers to lightly knead into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is well incorporated.
• Use to top muffins, quick breads, crisps or ice cream. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to a month.

BLUEBERRY CRISP WITH WALNUT STREUSEL TOPPING

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
• For the topping; whisk together the flour, sugar, lemon zest and cinnamon.
• Add in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter pieces; using fingertips mix together until moist clumps form.
• Add/mix in the nuts (can be made ahead and chilled in a covered container until ready to use).
• For the filling; place the berries in a large bowl.
• Drizzle the lemon juice over the berries, then toss berries lightly to coat with lemon juice.
• In a small bowl mix together the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over the berries; toss gently to blend.
• Transfer/spread the berry mixture to prepared baking dish.
• Sprinkle the topping mixture over evenly.
• Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and thick and topping is golden brown.
• Cool slightly before serving.
• Delicious!

TWO-BERRY CRISP WITH PECAN STREUSEL TOPPING

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix oats, 1/2 cup flour and the brown sugar.
• Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or two knives) until crumbly.
• Stir in pecans; set aside.
• In large bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
• Spread in baking dish.
• Sprinkle oat mixture over top.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until fruit mixture is bubbly and topping is golden brown.

BLUEBERRY CRISP WITH CINNAMON-STREUSEL TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine 2 1/2 cups blueberries and 3/4 cup sugar in large saucepan. Cook over low heat until berries soften and release their juices, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Mix in remaining blueberries. Transfer mixture to 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
• Mix flour, walnuts, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and remaining 6 tablespoons sugar in large bowl to blend. Gradually add cooled melted butter, mixing with fork until small moist clumps form. Sprinkle streusel over berries.
• Bake until topping is crisp and golden and filling is bubbling, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Serve with whipped cream.