Easy Berry Crumble with Oat Topping

I absolutely love a good fruit crumble, and this easy berry version is one of my favorites for a reason. It's incredibly forgiving, meaning even if you're new to baking, you can whip this up without any stress. The combination of sweet, slightly tart berries bubbling under a perfectly crisp, golden oat topping is just pure comfort in a dish. It’s the perfect dessert for a cozy night in or a casual gathering.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish or an equivalent-sized oven-safe dish.
2. In a medium bowl, gently toss the mixed berries with the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until evenly coated. Pour the berry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
4. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender, fork, or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
5. Sprinkle the oat crumble topping evenly over the berry mixture in the baking dish.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the berry filling is bubbly.
7. Let the crumble cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. It's delicious served warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.