Berry Crisp with Frozen Fruit

This simple Berry Crisp with Frozen Fruit is a staple dessert in my house. I love to throw together some sort of crisp for when we have guests over. Not only is crisp probably one of the easiest desserts and tastiest, but it’s super easy to adapt if you have any allergies among your guests. In Vancouver, BC we clearly don’t have fresh berries all year long. That’s why making a crisp from frozen berries is such a game changer. We always have loads of frozen berries in our freezer, so this berry crisp with frozen fruit is easy to assemble. Looking for a cake instead? Check out The Best Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting, or this Zucchini Honey Snack Cake.

Why you’ll love this simple fruit crisp recipe!

A crisp is a delicious dessert made of fruit with a tasty crumble on top. With this recipe, you’ll have everything on hand to whip it up at a moments notice. It’s the perfect dessert for any time of year and it’s sweet but not too sweet. A crisp is so much easier than baking an entire pie and it’s just as delicious! Top it off with some ice cream and everyone will be happy!

Can I make this Berry Crisp with Frozen Fruit Gluten Free?

Yes, this easy fruit crisp recipe can be made gluten free. Use an all purpose gluten free flour instead of regular flour and made sure your oats are also gluten free.

What thickens the sauce in this crisp recipe?

The flour is the ingredient that will thicken the sauce. Frozen berries give off more water, so it’s important that you cook the crisp long enough that it’s all bubbling and make sure to use the right amount of flour.

Ingredients needed for this simple berry crisp recipe?

1. Frozen Berries – Use a mix of whatever you like. I used blueberries and strawberries.
2. Brown Sugar – Adds a deeper level of flavour compared to white sugar.
3. Oats – Used in the crumble.
4. Flour – Used in the crumble.
5. Cornstarch – Used to thicken the berry filling.
6. Cinnamon – Adds a little bit of flavour to the crisp.
7. Butter – Used in the crumble to make it hold together and crisp up!
8. Salt – A little pinch of salt helps to bring out the flavours!

How to Make this Easy Berry Crisp using Frozen Fruit!

Preheat the oven to 375° and lightly grease a 9″ pie plate or casserole dish with butter.

In a medium bowl, combine the butter, oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Mix it all together until it’s chunky and it all holds together. Set aside.

In a large bowl, toss the frozen berries with the brown sugar, cornstarch , salt and cinnamon. Pour the berries into the pie plate and spears them out evenly. They will be quite high, but they will bake down.

Sprinkle the crumble all over the top of the berries. Place in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the berry crisp is bubbling and the topping is browned. Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 15 minutes before you dive in. Serve with fresh whipped cream or ice cream!

How to store this berry crisp recipe!

If you have some leftovers, this berry crisp will last for a few days in the fridge. Once it has cooled, transfer it to an air tight container, and when it comes time to eat the crisp again, warm it up in the oven at 325° for about 20 minutes.