Fruit Crisp with Frozen Fruit (Printable)

A cozy dessert of sweet frozen fruit under a crisp, golden oat topping using pantry and freezer staples.

# What you'll need:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 6 cups mixed frozen fruit (berries, peaches, or apples)
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch
04 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Crisp Topping

06 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
07 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

# Method:

01 - Set oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
02 - Combine frozen fruit, granulated sugar, flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Toss gently to coat evenly. Transfer mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Incorporate melted butter, stirring until the mixture forms clumps.
04 - Evenly distribute the oat topping over the fruit layer. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden and fruit filling is bubbling.
05 - Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving. Ideal served warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or yogurt.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses frozen fruit and pantry staples
  • Easy to prepare for a crowd or weeknight treat
02 -
  • Use any combination of frozen fruit you have on hand
  • To make it dairy-free, use melted coconut oil or vegan butter instead of butter
03 -
  • For extra crunch, add chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans) to the topping
  • Serve leftovers cold or gently reheated
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