Pacific Northwest Berry Crisp with Oat Streusel
A warm berry crisp using fresh Northwest berries topped with a crunchy oat streusel, perfect for celebrating the region's vibrant berry harvest. This recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers mixed fresh berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (blueberries mixed fresh berries, blackberries, raspberries)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups mixed fresh berries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 tbsp cornstarch. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Step 2: Transfer the berry mixture to a 9-inch square baking dish, spreading into an even layer.
- Step 3: In another bowl, mix 1 cup rolled oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Step 4: Add 1/2 cup cold cubed unsalted butter to the oat mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Step 5: Sprinkle the oat streusel evenly over the berries.
- Step 6: Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the berry juices are bubbling.
- Step 7: Let cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.








