Vegan Berry Crumble

A timeless warm dessert featuring sweet-tart berries with a buttery oat topping, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.

Ingredients

• 4 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
• Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds or pecans)
• Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
• In a large bowl, gently toss the berries with maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, and salt.
• Transfer to your baking dish and spread evenly.
• In another bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
• Add the cold vegan butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.
• Stir in nuts if using.
• Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the berries.
• Bake for 30‑35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the berries are bubbling.
• Cool slightly before serving to let the filling set.
• Swap in peaches or cherries with the berries
• Add a pinch of cardamom for a more complex flavor

Method

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, gently toss the berries with maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, and salt.
3. Transfer to your baking dish and spread evenly.
4. In another bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Add the cold vegan butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.
6. Stir in nuts if using.
7. Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the berries.
8. Bake for 30‑35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the berries are bubbling.
9. Cool slightly before serving to let the filling set.