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Apple Strawberry Crumble

May 12, 2022 by brooke 8 Comments

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This apple strawberry crumble is bursting with so many delicious flavors from the cinnamon and sugar coated apples and strawberries, and the buttery, oat crumble top. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipping cream for the perfect dessert.

Apple Strawberry crumble freshly baked, topped with fresh strawberries.

Apple Strawberry Crumble is the perfect mix of sweet and tart from the apples and berries, with the perfect texture of softened fruit and crunchy crumble top. And the best part is it's so quick and easy to make!

If you love simple strawberry desserts in the spring and summer time, you should try my Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Shortbread Cookies, or my Easy Strawberry Turnovers. Or my personal favorite is my Strawberry Buttermilk Almond Cake that is a single layer cake using fresh strawberries.

two plates with apple strawberry crumble and ice cream, with the large dish to the side.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS

SIMPLE TO MAKE- I love a quick and easy dessert that doesn't require much work other than mixing a few ingredients together.

CAN BE MADE AHEAD- This crumble can be made ahead and either stored in the fridge or freezer until ready to serve. Simply rewarm in an oven for 10-15 minutes at 350.

SWEET & TART- Depending on what apples you use you can get a little bit of both flavors from a tart apple and the sweet strawberries.

INGREDIENT NOTES

  • APPLES- You do not have to peel the apples, but I think it's better without the skin. I also find that cutting chunks instead of slices keeps the apples more stable once baked.
  • STRAWBERRIES- Using fresh is preferred because they will let out less juice when being baked. If using frozen make sure they are completely thawed and squeeze out any excess juice before.
  • CORNSTARCH- This is a thickening agent so that it isn't too juicy. You can substitute flour if you don't have cornstarch.
  • OATS- I use old-fashioned oats, but quick oats will work fine for this also.
  • BUTTER- Once you have melted your butter allow it to cool before mixing.
all ingredients needed to make apple strawberry crumble.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

STEP ONE: Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9" pie plate or baking pan and set aside.

STEP TWO: Make the Topping. In a bowl, combine flour, oats, sugars, cinnamon and salt. Pour in your melted butter and mix until incorporated and mixture resembles wet sand. Add to the refrigerator and proceed to making the filling.

all topping ingredients
all mixed together for topping

STEP THREE: Make the Filling. Slice strawberries and peel and cut apples and add to a bowl. Zest and juice part of a lemon and add brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Toss together gently until all of the fruit is covered with sugar mixture. Add to a 9 inch pie pan or baking dish.

fruit cut up
fruit all mixed with sugar and other ingredients

STEP FOUR: Bake. Remove topping from refrigerator and sprinkle on top of apple/strawberry mixture. Cover with tinfoil and bake for 20 minutes, remove tinfoil and continue baking for another 15-20, or until topping becomes golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

fruit in baking pan
topping on fruit.

EXPERT BAKING TIPS

I recommend peeling your apples, but you are welcome to leave the skin on if you prefer. I like having the whole apple feel softer once baked.

This can be made gluten free if you use gluten free oats and flour.

Melting the butter before will help to insure that it is evenly distributed throughout the topping. You can also cut in cold butter like you do in pies.

FAQ

How do I keep my crumble topping from being soggy?

The right ratio of dry ingredients to butter is the most important way to keep it from getting soggy, and it's also important to bake low and slow. That is why I have you cover with tinfoil for the first bit, so the topping doesn't brown too much.

How do you make sure your crumble filling is thick enough?

Using either cornstarch or flour is the important key ingredient in the filling to make sure it isn't too juicy from the fruit.

How do you know when a crumble is done baking?

The best way to tell that your crumble is done baking is when the outside liquid starts to bubble. You also want the top to be a light golden brown.

apple strawberry crumble topped with strawberries and 2 spoons scooping inside.

STORING AND REHEATING

Apple strawberry crumble can be wrapped tightly with saran wrap or tinfoil and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also store it in an airtight container in the freezer for 3 months. Just make sure you allow it to get to room temperature before reheating or serving.

REHEATING

You can reheat your crumble in the oven for 10-15 minutes at 350. Or you can also place single servings into the microwave for a quick 20-30 seconds to rewarm.

single plate of apple strawberry crumble with a scoop of ice cream.

OTHER CRUMBLE AND CRISP RECIPES TO TRY

Cinnamon Apple Pear Crisp

Brown Butter Peach Crisp

Mixed Berry Cobbler

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Apple Strawberry crumble freshly baked, topped with fresh strawberries.

Apple Strawberry Crumble

brooke
This apple strawberry crumble is bursting with so many delicious flavors from the cinnamon and sugar coated apples and strawberries, and the buttery, oat crumble top. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipping cream for the perfect dessert.
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

For the Filling:

  • 2 large apples peeled and chunked
  • 2 cups strawberries sliced
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice and some zest
  • ¼ cup dark or light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ⅓ cup dark or light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoon melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 9" pie plate or baking pan and set aside.
  • Make the Topping: In a bowl, combine flour, oats, sugars, cinnamon and salt. Pour in your melted butter and mix until incorporated and mixture resembles wet sand. Add to the refrigerator and proceed to making the filling.
  • Make the Filling: Slice strawberries and peel and cut apples and add to a bowl. Zest and juice part of a lemon and add brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and salt. Toss together gently until all of the fruit is covered with sugar mixture. Add to a 9 inch pie pan or baking dish.
  • Remove topping from refrigerator and sprinkle on top of apple/strawberry mixture. Cover with tinfoil and bake for 20 minutes, remove tinfoil and continue baking for another 15-20, or until topping becomes golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.

Notes

This can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days depending on how long it takes to enjoy.
You could easily do all apples or all strawberries depending on what your preference is.
This recipe can be made gluten free if using gluten free flour and oats.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 168IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Keyword apple strawberry crisp, apple strawberry crumble
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Comments

  1. Krystal

    May 13, 2022 at 10:05 am

    Can you confirm the correct amount of cornstarch. I'm guessing 21 tbsp is incorrect. 🤣

    Reply
    • brooke

      May 13, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      I am so sorry! It's 1 tbsp. I just fixed it!

      Reply
  2. Sandy

    May 15, 2022 at 8:58 pm

    5 stars
    So easy and good and great to make gluten free by changing the topping flour to Cup4Cup!

    Reply
  3. Candace

    May 15, 2022 at 10:23 pm

    5 stars
    Fantastic taste and so easy to throw together! Even my oldest (who doesn’t like baking or fruit 🤔) made it for us. Tastes great warm with vanilla ice cream, or chilled from the fridge as a refreshing treat. Perfect bright and summery-feeling dessert!

    Reply
    • brooke

      May 16, 2022 at 7:24 am

      Thank you so much Candace!! I am so happy it was a hit! And I totally agree that its good warm or chilled!

      Reply
  4. Lauren

    May 19, 2022 at 2:48 pm

    This recipe was a big hit! It was just the right ratio of fruit-to-crumble and the crumble stayed crisp and tasty! The recipe was super quick and easy and I can’t wait to make (and eat!) it again.

    Reply
  5. Andrea

    June 09, 2022 at 10:41 pm

    Another recipe you knocked out the park creating. Loved the strawberry apple combo and the topping was delicious. I made it for a Sunday night treat and on Monday my husband asked where the leftovers were….he was disappointed when I told him there weren’t any.

    Reply
  6. Ali

    July 29, 2022 at 10:06 am

    5 stars
    These went so quick in our house! Made it for some guests and they went back for seconds! Loved mixing the apples and strawberries - genius!

    Reply

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