Strawberry Apple Crisp is made with juicy apples and strawberries baked under a perfectly golden, buttery crumble topping. This easy-to-make dessert is sweet, comforting, and will fill your home with irresistible aromas as it bakes!
Is there anything better than the combo of apples and strawberries in the spring and summer? Not much comes to mind! This crisp is incredibly easy to make and absolutely addictive. We love savoring it for both breakfast and dessert!
This time of year we love going and picking our own strawberries and using them to bake with. We especially love them in these Strawberry Coconut Muffins.
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Why You'll Love This Strawberry Apple Crisp
- It only takes about 15 minutes to prep
- It's made with simple, fresh, seasonal ingredients
- It's not overly heavy and is best served warm with vanilla ice cream
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Brown sugar: you can use light brown or dark brown, I used dark brown and found that it gave the topping a beautiful caramelized taste.
All-purpose flour - if you’re looking to make this recipe gluten-free you can substitute oat flour or almond flour
Cold unsalted butter - using cold butter is important to make sure you get a crumbly topping, make sure your butter is unsalted, if using salted butter, omit the extra pinch of salt.
Apples - we love using Honeycrisp apples because they are firm, and not overly sweet so they balance well with the other ingredients. We also use them in our Make-Ahead Apple Turnovers. Granny Smith is another great option.
Granulated sugar - This adds the perfect sweetness to the apples and strawberries. Brown sugar can be substituted for a richer flavor. You can use maple syrup or honey but this may result in more liquid in the dish after it's baked.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How It's Made Step-by-Step
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
Step 2: Prep the filling by combining the apples and strawberries with sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Stir well until all of the ingredients are combined and the apples and strawberries are fully coated. Add the filling to the greased baking dish.
Step 3: In a medium bowl, add the brown sugar, oats, flour, butter, and pinch of salt. Using a fork or your hand mix all of the ingredients together until your mixture is crumbly.
Step 4: Spread evenly over the apple strawberry mixture. Bake for 40-50 minutes until the topping is golden and the filling is hot and bubbly. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before enjoying.
Recipe Tips
Check for doneness by poking a fork through the apples. They should be fork-tender but not too soft. If your apples need more time but the topping is nice and golden, cover with foil and continue baking until the apples are done.
Peel the apples to ensure a nice soft consistency in the crisp.
Cut the apples and strawberries into uniform shapes to ensure they cook evenly. Don't cut the fruit too small or it'll be mushy. If strawberries and apples are too big they won't cook thoroughly.
Storage and Reheating Tips
Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain the crispy topping.
Frequently Asked Questions
A crisp features a crunchy oat topping, while a crumble has a softer, flour-based topping without oats, resulting in different textures.
To enhance flavors and keep the apples from turning.
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries to make apple strawberry crisp! Just be sure to thaw and drain any excess moisture from the strawberries before adding them to the mixture to prevent the crisp from becoming soggy.
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Ingredients
For The Crisp Topping
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter diced into small cubes
- Pinch of salt
For The Crisp Filling
- 3 apples peeled and chopped
- 1 pint strawberries stems removed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside
- In a mixing bowl add the apples, strawberries, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice and cinnamon. Mix well and place in the baking dish
- In a separate mixing bowl combine the sugar, oats, flour, butter, and pinch of salt. Continue mixing until the mixture is crumbly. I recommend using your hands or a fork for this part.
- Spread the topping over the apples and strawberries and bake for 40-50 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Notes
- Check for doneness. If your apples need more time but the topping is nice and golden, cover with foil and continue baking until the apples are done.
- Peel the apples.
- Cut the apples and strawberries into uniform shapes to ensure they cook evenly.
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