Save A comforting, budget-friendly dessert featuring sweet frozen fruit and a golden oat topping: perfect for using pantry and freezer staples.
I made this crisp for a last-minute dinner with friends when I realized I only had frozen fruit and oats left in my kitchen. Everyone loved how simple and delicious it turned out!
Ingredients
- Mixed frozen fruit: 6 cups (such as berries, peaches, or apples)
- Granulated sugar: 1/3 cup (adjust to taste depending on fruit)
- All-purpose flour or cornstarch: 2 tbsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp (optional)
- Old-fashioned rolled oats: 1 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1/2 cup
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup, packed
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 tsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:
- Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare fruit filling:
- In a large bowl, toss frozen fruit with sugar, flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Spread evenly into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Make crisp topping:
- Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl. Pour in melted butter and stir until clumps form.
- Assemble:
- Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over the fruit.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or yogurt.
Save This fruit crisp is now a favorite for family movie nights, served warm while we gather around the table and share stories.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (flour) and milk (butter). Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, measuring cups, baking dish, mixing spoon, oven.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 290, Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 48 g, Protein 3 g.
Save This fruit crisp is best enjoyed fresh and warm. The leftovers taste just as good for breakfast or dessert the next day.
Recipe Guide
- → What fruits work best in this dish?
Mixed berries, peaches, and apples are great choices, but any frozen fruit combination works well.
- → Can I add nuts to the topping?
Yes, adding chopped walnuts or pecans gives a pleasant crunch to the oat topping.
- → How can I make this dish dairy-free?
Substitute the butter with melted coconut oil or a vegan butter alternative.
- → Is it better to use flour or cornstarch for the filling?
Both work as thickeners; flour adds heartiness while cornstarch creates a clearer filling.
- → Can this be prepared ahead of time?
You can assemble it in advance and keep it chilled until baking for convenience.