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.
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
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.
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
Save to Pinterest 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.