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Strawberry Crumble

By:Nagi
Published:17 Aug '18Updated:13 Nov '20
137 Comments
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A fabulous strawberry dessert recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare! This self-saucing Strawberry Crumble is made with a load of fresh strawberries and topped with a streusel-like crumbly topping. That strawberry syrup is just incredible – and the smell is outrageous!

Close up showing the syrupy strawberry filling of Strawberry Crumble

Strawberry Crumble

As regular readers know, I have the self control of a child when I spy bargains of my favourite fruit & veg. So every now and then, I go on a bender of whatever it is that I’ve overloaded on.

A few weeks ago it was broccoli (evidence -> all my Broccoli Recipes) and cabbage (hence the Chinese Chicken Salad and Everyday Cabbage Salad I recently posted). Last week, it was corn (nothing made it here).

Currently, it’s strawberries. No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream from a couple of weeks ago. Today – Strawberry Crumble.

Preparation of Strawberry Crumble

Sprinkling crumble topping on strawberries for Strawberry Crumble

A GREAT, EASY STRAWBERRY DESSERT

I used to be massively short on strawberry dessert recipes. With all the cooking shows I watch, all the magazines I flick through, all the cookbooks I browse, I just don’t really recall coming across recipes that caught my eye that truly celebrated strawberries.

Plenty where they were lined up neatly on tarts, or used as token decorations.

But that’s not what I was after. I wanted recipes that used loads of strawberries.

Anyone else had similar thoughts???

So in recent years, I’ve embarked on strawberry benders and am slowly but steadily building up an arsenal of fresh strawberry dessert recipes. This Strawberry Crumble is the latest addition.

Overhead photo of Strawberry Crumble with vanilla ice cream in a rustic white bowl, ready to be eaten

Recipes like this make me so glad that I’ve learned how to make recipe videos because no photo could capture the amazing vision of the bright red syrup bubbling along the edges when you pull this out of the oven.

And then that moment when I crack through the golden nubbly topping and scoop it up…and you cop an eyeful of those plump strawberries dripping with that bright red syrup… and the smell! If only you could smell it!!!!

I apologise in advance if it’s not strawberry season where you are. The video is just going to be pure and utter torture for you. – Nagi x


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  • No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream

  • Strawberry Upside Down Cake

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  • Chocolate Covered Strawberries (3 ingredient dessert!)

  • Strawberry Cheesecake Sundae Cakes

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  • Chocolate Self Saucing Pudding

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  • Magic Caramel Self Saucing Baked Apples

Close up of Strawberry Crumble in a white pudding dish, fresh out of the oven.


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Strawberry Crumble

Author: Nagi
Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 35 mins
Total: 50 mins
Dessert
Western
5 from 44 votes
Servings6 people
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Recipe video above. A fabulous strawberry dessert recipe that's quick and easy to assemble! Tender, juicy strawberries smothered in a self-creating strawberry syrup topped with a crumbly topping. The toughest part is deciding what to serve it with - ice cream, cream or custard??

Ingredients

Topping

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats / oatmeal (quick cooking is ok)
  • 3/4 cup white flour , plain/all purpose
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar (loosely packed)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 90g / 6 tbsp unsalted butter , melted

Strawberry Filling

  • 1 kg / 2 lb strawberries , ripe
  • 2 1/2 tbsp cornflour / cornstarch
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup white sugar (Note 1)
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

To Serve

  • Vanilla ice cream , dollop cream or custard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180C/350F.

Topping:

  • Place all ingredients except butter in a bowl. Mix to combine. Add butter and mix to incorporate.

Strawberry Filling:

  • Hull / cut top off strawberries. Cut larger ones in half, leave small ones whole (2cm / 4/5" height).
  • Place strawberries in bowl. Scatter over cornflour, toss well to coat evenly.
  • Add sugar, water and vanilla. Mix well.

Assemble and bake:

  • Pour strawberries into a baking pan (Note 2). Crumble over topping, using your fingers to get some nice crumbly chunks.
  • Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the Topping is deep golden and the strawberry syrup is bubbling up energetically all around the edges - see video, this is a key sign that the strawberry sauce has thickened sufficiently.
  • Stand for a few minutes before serving with ice cream or your choice of topping.

Recipe Notes:

1. Use 1/2 cup if the strawberries are not that sweet or if you have a sweet tooth. Use 1/3 cup if your strawberries are really ripe and sweet.
2. I use a 1.5L / 1.5 Qt / 6 cup, 18 x 26 cm / 7 x 11" oval shape, or thereabouts. A large pie dish should work well. A 20 cm / 8" square pan is too small - you could put leftovers in a ramekin or similar.
3. GENERAL NOTES:
* The strawberries will soften and some will break down, some will hold their shape better. That's just the way it is!
* It's really important to wait until you see syrup bubbling up all around the edges of the pan and the top is deep golden as this is the sign that the syrup has thickened adequately in the middle. Otherwise when you break into the crumble, you'll be greeted with a pool of water. IF THIS HAPPENS just put it back in the oven.
* The thickness of the syrup will vary from a perfect syrup consistency to chunky strawberry sauce-like. It just depends on the juiciness of the strawberries. Both are great. Also, it thickens as it cools.
3. Make ahead - Assemble crumble, cover and set aside (fridge if hot weather). Chop strawberries, store in airtight container. Then toss strawberries in cornflour, sugar, water, vanilla, and assemble crumble. DO NOT leave the strawberries sitting around coated in the sugar, it makes it sweat and soften too much.
4. Nutrition per serving, excludes ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Crumble
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 36mg12%
Sodium 15mg1%
Potassium 464mg13%
Carbohydrates 74g25%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 42g47%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 450IU9%
Vitamin C 117.6mg143%
Calcium 98mg10%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 444cal (22%)Carbohydrates: 74g (25%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 15g (23%)Saturated Fat: 8g (50%)Cholesterol: 36mg (12%)Sodium: 15mg (1%)Potassium: 464mg (13%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 42g (47%)Vitamin A: 450IU (9%)Vitamin C: 117.6mg (143%)Calcium: 98mg (10%)Iron: 2.5mg (14%)
Keywords: Strawberry Crumble, Strawberry Desserts
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LIFE OF DOZER

Don’t fall off your chair when I tell you – it turns out that Dozer loves Strawberry Crumble (with vanilla ice cream). 😂

Dozer the golden retriever dog waiting for the OK to inhale the strawberry crumble

Dozer the golden retriever licking his bowl clean

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137 Comments

  1. S says

    March 13, 2022 at 10:28 pm

    Nagi, can I make this with frozen strawberries?

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      March 15, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      I will let you know tomorrow! I am actually making that for RecipeTin Meals this week using frozen berries as a test! N x

      Reply
      • Rachel says

        April 14, 2022 at 9:29 pm

        Would love to hear your verdict on this Nagi as I have a tonne of frozen strawberries! I’m hoping I could use them for this delicious recipe of yours! 😋

        Reply
        • Kristin says

          April 18, 2022 at 12:06 am

          Sooooo… did it work? 🙂

          Reply
  2. Bronwyn says

    February 14, 2022 at 10:11 pm

    5 stars
    Truly divine, thank you!

    Reply
  3. Tash says

    December 23, 2021 at 2:02 pm

    5 stars
    I made this dessert tonight, going with the 1/2 c of sugar because I have a picky husband who doesn’t like a lot of fruit-based desserts. He loved it and thought it would go great with New York Cheesecake. Yum! 🙂 Great recipe that I will surely make again when I have an abundance of strawberries.

    Reply
  4. Nicola says

    September 29, 2021 at 7:11 am

    5 stars
    Just one word….yum.
    Added an apple and a pear to the strawberry mix – best crumble ever.
    Thanks Nagi 😋

    Reply
  5. Amanda Hamilton says

    September 26, 2021 at 8:30 pm

    This was super tasty! And really easy to make! Thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
  6. Lucy says

    September 26, 2021 at 10:48 am

    5 stars
    This was absolutely delicious! So easy to make and tasted amazing. Best dessert I’ve had in a long time.
    Looked really lovely in the pie dish too.

    Reply
  7. Sydney says

    September 24, 2021 at 8:50 pm

    5 stars
    So good!!! Made it gluten free using 2/3c Bobs Red Mill 1:1. I also decreased the sugar a bit and wish I had done it more so. Added a tsp of lemon juice too. DELICIOUS! When I make it again I will 1.5 the topping!!!!

    Reply
  8. Sydney says

    September 24, 2021 at 8:46 pm

    So good!!! Made it gluten free using 2/3c Bobs Red Mill 1:1. I also decreased the sugar a bit and wish I had done it more so. Added a tsp of lemon juice too. DELICIOUS! When I make it again I will 1.5 the topping!!!!

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    September 13, 2021 at 7:34 pm

    Just made this and it was absolutely delicious! Thank you for another yummy recipe 😊

    Reply
  10. Shirley says

    September 8, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    as strawberries are very cheap at the moment, I checked out your strawberry recipes, came across this one, tried it and it is delicious. Very sweet so next time I will reduce the sugar a bit.

    Reply
  11. Jen says

    September 7, 2021 at 7:35 pm

    5 stars
    So GOOD – perfect for when fresh strawberries are cheap. Not too sweet. Kids think it’s better than apple crumble.

    I made it gluten free (80g GF flour instead of 115g reg as more absorbent).

    It did take much longer to cook as I made for 12 but loose foil cover protected the topping until sides were bubbling.

    Reply
  12. Jane Brown says

    September 4, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    Could you use frozen strawberries?

    Reply
    • Tingling says

      September 6, 2021 at 10:56 am

      Hi Jane, I tried this recipe today with frozen berry mix.mI omitted the water in the recipe and it turns out great

      Reply
      • Jane Brown says

        September 6, 2021 at 11:09 am

        Thanks so much!! Can’t wait to try this.

        Reply
  13. Jenny says

    August 26, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out great. Needed the full 40 minutes to get the lovely syrupy goodness.

    Reply
  14. Rhonda Horne says

    August 22, 2021 at 1:51 am

    5 stars
    I needed a dessert without chocolate. I made this and added the vanilla ice cream to each serving- the bowls when finished looked like they were clean, licked clean. Thank you.

    Reply
  15. Jo says

    July 10, 2021 at 1:21 am

    5 stars
    Just took out oven looks great

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 10, 2021 at 5:26 pm

      Excellent Jo! Enjoy!!! N x

      Reply
  16. Sarah Elizabeth Hoye says

    July 6, 2021 at 12:16 pm

    Super delish! I was a bit light on strawberries ~ rounded it out with a small apple and small bit of rhubarb from the garden. So good!!

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      July 7, 2021 at 9:48 am

      YUM!!! Great idea Sarah, sounds perfect! N x

      Reply
    • Bonnie Joe Swendener says

      July 8, 2021 at 10:07 am

      was wondering if I could do a strawberry – rhubarb mixture! Think I will give it a try. but my rhubarb would be frozen,
      will that matter?

      Reply
  17. Susan Clarke says

    June 17, 2021 at 12:44 pm

    Hi Nagi we love this recipe. My aunt has Coeliac Disease, can white flour be substituted for gluten free flour and if so what would be suggested amount? Thank you

    Reply
    • Nagi says

      June 18, 2021 at 11:14 am

      Hi Susan, I haven’t tried to be honest – would love to know if you give it a go! N x

      Reply
    • Jen says

      September 7, 2021 at 7:41 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, I made it GF and it was perfect. Just reduce the amount of flour as GF flours are more absorbent. (My flour mix had xantham gum). I used Cup4Cup from Williams Sonoma. Just make sure the flour mix is mainly sweet white rice flour, brown rice flour, tapioca, etc (no beans/earthy flavours like some Bobs Red Mill varieties).

      Reply
  18. Steven says

    May 23, 2021 at 8:08 pm

    5 stars
    Just finished a Peach crumble using tinned peaches with the same recipe, really nice again top marks Nagi and Dozer.

    Reply
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