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!
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.
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.
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
More fresh strawberry desserts
And more cosy warm desserts
Apple Crumble – personal favourite!
Sticky Date Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
WATCH HOW TO MAKE IT
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Strawberry Crumble
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:
* 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 Information:
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). 😂
Yummylicious! Thanks Nagi for this recipe- easy to follow, I just added to our “Notebook of Foods to make again and again”… One had ice cream, one had custard in their big bowls of Strawberry Crumble!
Hi Nagi
I tried this last night for a family gathering and it was a big hit. Will definitely be making this again. Thank you!
I appreciate your detailed instructions and video consistently in every recipe.
Kind regards Joanna
I’m so pleased to hear that Joanna! Thank you for letting me know you enjoyed this, I did wonder if it was the sort of thing that many people would enjoy as I know the “norm” is strawberry rhubarb 🙂 N x
Hi Nagi
I made this tonight for a family gathering, and it was a hit with everyone! Will definitely make this again. Thanks for sharing, and really love your website, I’m always finding recipes to cook 🙂
I just saw your other message! 🙂 Double feedback – LOVE IT! N x
Oh this looks good and I wouldn’t have trouble deciding what to serve with it. Ice cream all the way.. yumm. But you will never hear me complain if it is served with cream or custard. ha ha .. I’m just made of sugar! My pup loves cobbler of any kind too but he really is a garbage disposal. He will eat anything. Sadly, it is the really good stuff like bacon and steak that he gulps down without hardly tasting. If I give him fruit and vegetables, he chews it for a long time and tastes every last bite.
Well, Nagi, you did it again! In my family’s eyes I’m a hero because I made your strawberry crumble.
Fabulous!
WHOOT! So glad to hear that Marsha!! N xx
This looks truly delicious but I do have a question. Something my family requests a fair bit is, apple crumble… do you think this method would also work with apples or is even me asking the epitome of laziness?!! It just looks so easy, with barely any pre- cooking. Hope the weather is behaving down there. Diana x
Oh boy, my friends would crucify me if I hadn’t already done apple crumble! 🙂 Here it is! https://salesdock.info/apple-crumble/%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E
REALY DOZER vs Berrys . HE must BE HAPPY CHAPPY!! We ARE having ići WEATHER, 07-11C, wild WIND driver me Mad, rain, Hail . Keep warm, BE good.
We are having wild winds too!!! It’s make dust fall through cracks in the ceiling!!
Delicious… and the smell throughout the house is amazing…. and strawberries on special $1 per punnet at local Coles yay!
Finally my Coles came down to $1 today!!!
Thanks for the recipe Nagi.. Perfect timing 🙂 Today I got 1.5kgs of Strawberries for only $5 from farmers’ market and just came to check your site for any recipes. Going to try this right now 🙂
Oh my! I normally think it’s a shame to cook beautiful strawberries, but will make an exception with this!
I hear you Rachel! I am VERY selective about cooking strawberries! 🙂 N x
Funny how today is August 17 2018..…….but all the post say August 18th.
I know! It’s confusing 🙂 I’m a whole day ahead! N x
Hi Nagi! I love all fruit crumbles and cobblers and this one looks amazing! Sadly strawberry here season is past, but I’m going to try this with frozen berries. I much prefer frozen to shipped in berries picked and shipped who knows when! I just took blueberry/peach muffins out of the oven and we are having your steak kabobs again tonight 🙂
Oooh! Your famous muffin recipe! 🙂 Thank you for sending it over Dorothy! I can’t wait to try it 🙂 N xx
Our two dogs love smoothies
Do they suck it through straws?? 😂
Nagi …Yummmmmm! A must try.
Yep … uh huh … Dozer sure does 😂😂
Have a great weekend! Hugs …
Happy weekend to you too Gail! N x
Alas, we are out of strawberry season where I live. Could peaches be substituted?
Hi Lara! Use the apple crumble recipe for peaches 🙂 This one is geared towards juicy berries! N x
I’m so glad we still have fresh strawberries here, although frozen strawberries would still work. This looks so good! No vanilla ice cream for fussy me, mine would be maple walnut, deep dark chocolate, pistachio or cherry ice cream. Lol. Right now, I just can’t get enough of cherries and watermelon! Dozer must be in his glory…people food and no begging for it! Have a great day N! x
Ooh – you going FANCY PANTS with those ice creams! 😂 N x
Oh, I know what you mean. I go to the Farmer’s Market and I see the potential. The beautiful veggies and fruits and all the delicious dishes to be made!! And oh my, the strawberry crisp looks amazing and I really think I can smell it. I sure do wish I could have a bowl — not the Dozer size bowl either. Call me greedy. 😋! Would you put some whipped cream on top or do you think that’s a little to-to? I prefer a dessert such as this versus strawberry shortcake. The crumbly top adds the perfect crunch. I bet this recipe would be great with other berries if strawberries aren’t around. Can’t wait to make it!! Sending hugs to both of you!! Happy weekend.
Happy weekend to you too Marisa! N x
Hi Niga, looking forward to making the strawberry crumble the weekend.
Our local shop has wonderful sweet strawberry at the moment .
I was wondering if I bought lots (as I have lots of visitors coming well into September)
and froze them ,how would it work .
Love your pork chop sauce . Beautiful with chicken too.
Jackie…..,… from Ireland.
Hi Jackie! Frozen should work a treat but reduce water to 1 tbsp, I find frozen berries drop more liquid than fresh ones so you’ll get plenty of juice for the syrup! N x
Thanks Nigi ,Love your Bolognese , goes down a treat with my friends. Jackie 😁
Hi Nagi,
Do you think I can replace the flour with almond flour to make it gluten free?
Thanks!
Hi Christine – I haven’t tried it but am 99% sure it will be terrific because the crumble mixture is very forgiving 🙂 N x PS Ooh, imagine the extra flavour too!
Hi Nagi!
Could I use a replacement for the sugar in the stawberries & a brown sugar/splenda blend for the topping? I try to eat as little sugar as possible.
Suggestion…add rhubarb to compliment the strawberries…adding a little more tartness…if you like sweet tart desserts!
Hi Deborah! How are you with honey / maple syrup?? If ok, I’d use a couple of tbsp in the Filling, then for the crumbly topping, use 1/2 cup of either, reduce the butter a touch and increase the flour and oats a touch to make the topping a bit drier so you can crumble it 🙂 N x