Description
This Mulberry Crisp is a delightful dessert featuring fresh mulberries baked under a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping. Bursting with tangy fruit flavor and a hint of cinnamon, it’s an easy-to-make recipe perfect for any occasion. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Mulberry Filling
- 4 cups fresh mulberries (stems removed)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish to prepare for the crisp.
- Make the mulberry filling: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the fresh mulberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Toss until the berries are evenly coated to create a juicy filling.
- Transfer filling to baking dish: Pour the mulberry mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer to ensure uniform baking.
- Prepare the crisp topping: In another bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping’s dry ingredients.
- Add butter to topping mixture: Incorporate the cold, cubed butter into the dry mix using a pastry cutter or fork, working it until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs which will create a crunchy texture when baked.
- Top the filling: Evenly sprinkle the prepared oat topping over the mulberry filling, covering the berries well.
- Bake the crisp: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 32–35 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the berry filling is bubbling around the edges, signaling it is ready.
- Cool before serving: Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes to set and slightly thicken.
- Serve: Enjoy the Mulberry Crisp warm, optionally garnished with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent experience.
Notes
- Ensure mulberries are rinsed and stems removed before using.
- Use cold butter to achieve a crumbly and flaky topping texture.
- This dessert pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- You can substitute mulberries with other berries like blackberries or blueberries if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: mulberry crisp, berry dessert, fruit crisp, baked dessert, oat topping, easy dessert
