Save to Pinterest A comforting, budget-friendly dessert featuring sweet frozen fruit and a golden oat topping—perfect for using pantry and freezer staples.
I first made this crisp when I needed a quick dessert using ingredients I already had at home. It's become a family favorite that we love to bake for weeknight treats and special gatherings.
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Ingredients
- Mixed frozen fruit: 6 cups (such as berries, peaches, or apples)
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup (adjust to taste depending on fruit)
- All-purpose flour or cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon (optional): 1/2 tsp
- Old-fashioned rolled oats: 1 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, melted
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the fruit filling:
- Toss frozen fruit with sugar, flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Spread in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Make the crisp topping:
- Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add melted butter and stir until clumps form.
- Top and bake:
- Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over fruit. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
- Cool and serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or yogurt.
Save to Pinterest This dessert always brings everyone around the table, eager for a warm serving. My kids especially enjoy helping sprinkle the crisp topping over the fruit before baking.
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Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, baking dish, mixing spoon, oven
Allergen Information
Contains wheat and milk. For allergies, use substitutes: gluten-free oats/flour, plant-based butter.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 290 calories, 10 g fat, 48 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein
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Fruit crisp is a delicious, fuss-free dessert you can enjoy year-round. Serve it warm and savor the comfort in every bite.
Recipe FAQs
- → What fruits work best for the filling?
Mixed berries, peaches, apples, or a combination of frozen fruits provide a good balance of sweetness and texture.
- → How can I make the oat topping crunchy?
Ensure the melted butter is well mixed with oats and sugar before baking; adding chopped nuts enhances crunchiness.
- → Can I prepare this in advance?
Yes, assemble the dish and refrigerate before baking. Bake just before serving for best texture.
- → Are there any gluten-free options for the topping?
Use certified gluten-free oats and gluten-free flour blends to make the topping suitable for gluten-free diets.
- → What are good serving suggestions?
Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or a dairy-free alternative for added creaminess.
