Very Berry Apple Crisp

This Very Berry Apple Crisp is an incredibly easy dessert that has a sweet and juicy filling filled with blueberries, strawberries and apples all under a crunchy oat topping. A delicious dessert anytime of the year!

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This post was originally posted on 8/26/2020 and updated on 9/13/2024.

Berry Apple Crisp Recipe Ingredients

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Apples
• Sugar
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Whole Wheat Flour
• Brown Sugar
• Old Fashioned Oats
• Salted Butter

How to Make Fruit Crisp with Strawberries, Blueberries and Apples

1. First, preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Next, prep the fruit. Clean and wash the strawberries and blueberries. Then hull the strawberries and slice them in half.
3. Peel the apples and slice them into ¼ inch slices.
4. Then add all of the fruit to a 2 quart or 9x13 baking dish and toss it just a bit to mix it up. If you'd rather have a thicker filling add 3 tablespoons of cornstarch or flour and toss the fruit in it.
5. Now in a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. 
6. Sprinkle the sugar mix over the fruit.

7. Next, in another large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and rolled oats.
8. Then cut in the softened butter with a pastry blender, fork or your hands until the mixture is crumbly.
9. Lastly, evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the fruit.

10. Bake the crisp in preheated oven on center rack for 40-50 minutes until the fruit is tender and bubbly and the oat topping is golden brown.
11. Let the crisp cool for about 15-20 minutes before serving.
12. Dollop with whipped cream or my favorite - vanilla ice cream! Use the sauce the filling makes and drizzle it over the ice cream. Seriously, its the best thing ever!

How to Make Fruit Crisp with Frozen Fruit

Prepare the fruit and add it to a large bowl. To the fruit add the sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and 3 tablespoons of cornstarch or all purpose flour. Toss it all together so the fruit is coated. Proceed with the oat topping and follow baking directions in recipe card below.

Crumble, Cobbler, Crisp and Brown Betty Knowledge Tip

Ever wonder what the difference between all these desserts are? The biggest difference between them all is the toppings. Let me break it down for you.

• Crumble: A crumble topping has a dense and crispy topping made from flour, sugar and butter and without oats.
• Cobbler: Cobblers have a biscuit or cake topping baked over or under the fruit.
• Crisp: Fruit crisp toppings are like a streusel typically made with oats, flour, sugar and butter. Some will have nuts as well.
• Brown Betty: A brown betty has a crumb mixture without oats and is usually layered throughout the fruit before baking.

Storing Old Fashioned Berry Apple Crisp

Storing: The berry apple crisp will be ok left out at room temperature tightly covered with lid, plastic wrap or aluminum foil for up to 2 days. After that store any leftover berry apple crisp tightly covered in the fridge. It will last another 2-3 days in the fridge. The topping will get a little soft, but it will still taste delicious!

Reheating: To keep the topping crunchy, reheat the leftover crisp in a 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Remember you are only warming it through not cooking it again. If you are not worried about the topping staying crispy, you can reheat the crisp in the microwave too or eat it cold.

Make Ahead Options

Make the crisp ahead of time. Prepare the berry apple crisp, then cover and store in the fridge for a day. Don't worry if the apples turn brown a bit, it's normal and wont affect the outcome of the dessert.

Unbaked fruit crisps can also be frozen! Tightly wrap the baking dish with plastic wrap and foil. Then label, date and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in fridge before baking.

When ready to bake: remove crisp from fridge and let come to room temperature while oven preheats. Then bake following recipe instructions.

Tips for Easy Strawberry Blueberry Apple Crisp

• Read the recipe from start to finish before you start. I am speaking from experience.
• Gather all the ingredients before you start preparing the recipe. It is so much easier to bake when all the ingredients are ready.
• Use room temperature or softened butter when making the crisp topping. It helps create a crispier oat topping.
• For a little more crunch in your crisp topping you can add ½ cup of toasted chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds.
• You can make the crisp in 4-6 ramekins for large individual servings.
• For an extra depth of flavor, you can toast your oats before making the crisp topping. Spread out oats on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 300°F for 10 minutes stirring them half way. Let them cool before making topping.
• If you'd rather have a thicker filling add 3 tablespoons of cornstarch or flour and toss the fruit in it. Then proceed with recipe per directions.
• Love the crisp oat topping? You can double it or make a batch and a half.
• Serve it with Greek yogurt, whipped cream or my favorite, vanilla ice cream!

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• Strawberry Cheesecake Brownies
• Raspberry Coffee Cake
• Blueberry Sweet Bread
• Strawberry Shortcake Icebox Cake
• Apple Pie Bars
• Strawberry Crumble
• American Flag Cake
• Strawberry Rhubarb Bars
• Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream