Save to Pinterest A comforting, budget-friendly dessert featuring sweet frozen fruit and a golden oat topping—perfect for using pantry and freezer staples.
I first tried this fruit crisp when I wanted a quick dessert using ingredients already at home. The smell of bubbling fruit and toasted oats quickly became a family favorite.
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 (optional): 1/2 tsp
- 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 Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Fruit Filling:
- In a large bowl, toss the frozen fruit with sugar, flour or cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Spread evenly into a 9x13-inch (or similar) baking dish.
- Mix Crisp Topping:
- In another bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in melted butter and stir until clumps form.
- Assemble:
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the fruit.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
- Serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream or yogurt.
Save to Pinterest One weekend, my kids helped measure the oats for this crisp. We all gathered around the kitchen smelling the warm cinnamon as it baked. This has become a sweet tradition we share every winter.
Required Tools
Large mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, baking dish (9x13-inch or similar), mixing spoon or spatula, oven
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (flour) and milk (butter). For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats and a gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use a plant-based butter substitute. Always check ingredient labels if you have allergies.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 290, Total Fat: 10 g, Carbohydrates: 48 g, Protein: 3 g
Save to Pinterest This fruit crisp is perfect comfort food. A scoop with vanilla ice cream makes any night special.
Common Recipe Questions
- → Can I use any type of frozen fruit?
Yes, mixed berries, peaches, apples, or any frozen fruit blend work well to create a balanced sweetness and texture.
- → How can I make the oat topping crispier?
Adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the oat mixture can add extra crunch and texture.
- → Is it possible to make this dish dairy-free?
Replace butter with melted coconut oil or a plant-based butter substitute to keep it dairy-free without sacrificing flavor.
- → What is the best way to bake the dish evenly?
Ensure the topping is spread evenly over the fruit and bake at 350°F until golden brown and fruit is bubbling, about 35-40 minutes.
- → Can I prepare this in advance and reheat?
Yes, leftovers can be served cold or gently reheated for convenience without losing flavor.