This berry crumble is a warm, fruity dessert with hardly any effort. You coat frozen berries in a little cornflour and sugar, then top them with a buttery oat and coconut crumble and let the oven do the rest.
It makes six serves and uses frozen berries, so it is a year-round pudding. Lovely warm with cream, ice cream or custard.
Why You’ll Love It
This one’s a go-to dessert. You just layer and bake, it uses frozen berries so you can make it any time, there’s a golden coconut and oat topping, it’s warm and comforting, and it feeds six.
The Shortcut That Makes It Work
Frozen berries mean no prep and no waiting for berries to be in season. You just coat them, scatter the crumble on top, and bake, nothing fiddly.
Handy Tips
Coat the berries in the cornflour and sugar so the juices thicken as they bake rather than going watery. Rub or stir the topping together until it clumps, that gives you a good crumbly texture. Spread the topping evenly over the berries so it bakes through. It is done when the top is golden brown.
Make It Your Way
Use fresh berries instead of frozen if you like. They can release more juice, so keep an eye on the baking time. Use any frozen fruit, not just berries. Serve with cream, ice cream or custard.
How to Store It
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 160°C for about 10 minutes, or in the microwave for a quick fix.
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Berry Crumble
Prep Time 20 minutes 
Setting Time
25 minutes 
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pour your frozen berries into a baking dish.
- Sprinkle over the cornflour and white sugar and stir to make sure those berries are beautifully coated.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the plain flour, brown sugar, dried coconut, oats, and melted butter. Give it a hearty stir until it’s all nicely combined.
- Now it’s time to let those layers meet! Pour the crumble mix over your berry wonderland.
- Pop your dish in the oven at 180C and set a timer for 25 minutes. You’re looking for that top to turn golden brown, a sure sign it’s done to perfection.
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FAQs
Can I use fresh berries instead of frozen?
Yes. Fresh berries work just as well, though they can release more juice, so keep an eye on the baking time.
How do I store leftover berry crumble?
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 160°C for about 10 minutes, or microwave for a quick fix.
Can I make the topping in advance?
Yes. Mix the topping ingredients together and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
