Berry Crumble

Looking for a 4th of July dessert the is red, white and blue? Try using raspberries and blueberries.

from blazinghotwok

makes 1 large pie-sized or 6 ramekins

For the filling:

1 ½ lbs (4 to 5 cups) berries 

¾ oz (3 tbs) cornstarch

5 ½ oz (2/3 cup) granulated sugar

2 tbs lemon juice

For the topping:

4 ½ oz (1 cup) all purpose flour

2 3/8 oz (1/3 cup) granulated sugar

2 1/8 oz (1/3 cup packed) brown sugar

pinch of salt

8 oz (1 stick) cold butter, diced

1 5/8 oz (½ cup) quick-cooking or regular rolled oats

1 5/8 oz (1/2 cup) sliced almonds

Begin by making the topping. In a food processor, pulse the flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt and butter until you get a coarse mixture. I like to add the oats and pulse a couple of times to break them up a little. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the almonds. Mix in the almonds making clumps (although it will still be pretty loose).

In another large bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cornstarch and mix until all the cornstarch is mixed in with the sugar. Add the fruit and lemon juice and carefully mix, trying not to mash the fruit. Transfer the fruit into a large baking dish (or ramekins) and press the topping on. I like to make sure the fruit is completely covered. Bake in a 350F oven (on a sheet pan to catch the juices) until bubbly and the topping is golden.

Serve warm, with a scoop of ice cream.