Lemon-Infused Berry Crisp with Oat Crumble

A bright, fruity dessert with a crisp topping, featuring seasonal berries and a fragrant lemon glaze.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 40 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 4 cups, fresh or frozen mixed berries
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp, cubed cold butter
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss 4 cups mixed berries with 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp honey in a 9-inch baking dish until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, and 3 tbsp cubed cold butter; use a pastry cutter to work until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle the oat crumble mixture evenly over the berries, pressing gently to form a compact layer.
4. Step 4: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the filling is bubbling around the edges and the topping is golden brown.
5. Step 5: Let cool for 15 minutes, then sprinkle with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and serve warm with vanilla ice cream if desired.