The rain has been relentless these past few days. I miss those few sunny warm days spring teased me with last week. I miss being out in that garden patch. The smell and feel of the soil...
These things are out of our control though, so this week has been a respite from all that cleaning out and yard work.
It's been nice getting to catch up with all of you (I know I have many more visits to make)! Even though the rain has kept me indoors there still seems to be much to do. Fortunately though, I did find time to get into the kitchen, which was very nice indeed.
There really isn't anything more comforting than the smell of warm fruit and toasted oats. Top with a dollop of whipped cream, grab a chair and watch the rain fall down. Life can be really wonderful sometimes...it's always the little moments like these that just make it extra beautiful.
Here's to a lovely weekend ahead~
Mixed Fruit Crumble
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 full tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen whole strawberries
- 1 apple - cored, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
For Topping:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk sugar and cornstarch together. Add blueberries and strawberries, then boil down over medium heat.
- Once the berries have simmered down and are soft, add apple and raisins. Gently simmer until apples are slightly softened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and immediately pour fruit filling into a small skillet.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small skillet, melt butter. Add sugar, oats, and flour. Over medium-low heat, toss the oats until they become slightly toasted. Remove from heat.
- Sprinkle the rolled oats over the fruit filling.
- Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until the oats are golden and the fruit is bubbling around the sides.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Serve with whipped cream and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
**Here is the simple whipped cream recipe I used.
Toodles,
Tammy<3
Carol Z says
This looks so good. Happily, the rain is gone and we've got a perfect spring day in New York City.
Mary says
We're having some strange spring weather here in Italy too. It's been raining a lot over here and I can't wait to get our usual sunny days...This recipe is wonderful...energetic, delicious and healthy! I couldn't ask for more!! Best wishes, Mary from Unamericanatragliorsi
Mary Callan says
This looks wonderful - fruit crumble is one of my very favorite desserts -
Mary
Becky Charms says
All natural, just the way I like it. This fruit crumble looks so good! I found you via Jordan's Onion - Thank Goodness It's Thursday I would like to invite you to come link up and add WOW It's Wednesday to your mix!! It just started yesterday..
Rosita Vargas says
Se ve muy exquisita y adorable me encanta me encanta,abrazos
Cakelaw says
Apple and berry crumble is the perfect dessert for the cooler weather!
Gloria Baker says
I love crumbles an this look delicious Catherine!
speedy70 says
Adoro queste preparazioni!!!! Complimenti è una delizia!
tigerfish says
Love all the berries in there!
Nee says
Hi Tammy , this dish looks so tasty ... thanks for sharing 🙂
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I love the picture you paint of watching the rain fall while eating this yummy looking dessert! I happen to have every ingredient on hand, and this is my kind of dessert...I'm tempted to jump up and make it right now! But I think I'll wait till tomorrow 🙂
Elzbieta Hester says
Definitely crumble time of the year. This is one is fast and delicious!
🙂 ela@GrayApron
Cheryl @ TFD says
There's nothing better than some yummy food to eat while relaxing and watching it rain. Then after the tummy is full, letting the rain lull you into a nice nap! 🙂 I will be trying this recipe...thanks for sharing! And thanks for visiting my blog! Have a wonderful Friday and weekend.
trishie says
That look so good. Perfect for the cooler weather. Hope the rain eases for you soon.
Emma @ Fork and Good says
What a beautiful set of pictures! And fantastic looking recipe too, thanks!!
Angie Schneider says
This just reminds me that I haven't made a crumble in a long time! Yum!
Jane says
This looks amazing! I love how you can keep the ingredients on hand and throw it together for a quick dessert.
claudia lamascolo says
Love comfort foods and this is a dessert comfort for me... love it.. great photo !
Caroline Taylor says
You can't go wrong with crumble, looks lovely.
~~louise~~ says
Hi Tammy!
I've been running outside in between rain drops trying to get things done. Although it's much more enjoyable to do when it is not raining, I must admit, the fragrance of Spring seems to draw me outside when it's raining, lol...A Mixed Fruit Crumble is a perfect "snack" for warm up time and drying off time after "playing" in the rain. Thank goodness it stopped raining today though. Marion wants to go yard saleing, lol. I may just whip this up for her when we get back because it still is damp out.
Thanks so much for sharing, Tammy...Hugs to Mom:)
Terri Henkels says
Catherine, this sounds delicious and fruit crumble is one of my favorites. It has me thinking I need to do something with my frozen blackberries! We have be diluged by rain and bad weather for over a week now and I look out my backyard and my garden is just sitting there untouched. It is driving me nuts because I want to be out there doing something. Stopping by from Thank Goodness it's Thursday party.
Monica says
Cooking and baking is such a comfort on a rainy day. This crumble looks wonderful!
What's Baking?? says
Hey Tammy, your crumble looks awesome!
Sandee says
I love the crumble. This is my kind of dessert.
I hope the rain stops and the sunshine returns soon.
Have a fabulous day. 🙂
Treat and Trick says
Love the fruits you've used, looks so good!
David says
Tammy, I love crumbles and cobbler! Just serve warm and add ice cream and whipped cream... Thanks and Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Chelsea says
I absolutely adore fruit crumbles! This one sounds so simple and delicious.
Laurence G. says
It is raining a lot too in Québec city. I can't wait for the sun to come! 🙂 I once baked a mixed berry crumble with black chocolate and it was oh so good! Your photographs are lovely!
Te de Ternura says
En días de lluvia la cocina es lo mejor; y este CRUMBLE se lo vale.
UN ABRAZO CATHERINE, disfruta del fin de semana :)))
Joanne DiPalo says
Tammy this looks delicious. Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday Party this week. Pinned/shared.
A FFF co-host,
Joanne/WineLadyCooks
Dottie says
Hi Tammy, What wonderful, beautiful words. I love to watch the rain hitting the windows and making puddles in circles on the ground. This dish is a perfect way to take the blahs away with something yummy, and sweet. I agree with you there is nothing like the aroma of warm fruit baking, it really is a comfort food, warm, and cozy. I love the fact that there isn't any crust to it, just the oats and sweet fruit. (plus one of the ingredients are raisins, love them) A delicious recipe, thanks for sharing this one. this one almost slipped through, can you imagine, I would have missed this great goodie. Blessings for a great weekend ahead... Dottie 🙂
Medeja says
What a lovely crumble! I like mixed berries..
Reeni Pisano says
A scrumptious treat to brighten up any day! I love crumbles! Especially with oats on top. They have such great flavor. Hope you're enjoying your weekend! It's still cloudy here - hope it's sunny in your neck of the woods! xoxo
Dawn Yucuis says
I love to mix fruit in crumbles like this, looks yummy!
Tanya Walton says
You can't beat a good crumble Tammy. xx
Miz Helen says
There is nothing better than a fruit crumble, surely one of my favorites! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
Miz Helen
Nippon Nin says
Looks great! Simple and comforting. I would like to have this for breakfast...see it has oats.
Diane Balch says
I love this kind of simple, kinda of healthy dessert... so glad you brought it to foodie friday. The rain will let up soon. Pinning the recipe.
Terri Henkels says
One of my favorite desserts - thank you for sharing on the Four Seasons Blog Hop!
The Charm of Home says
This looks very delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Sherry
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
We've had crazy amounts of rain at our place, too. Thankfully we have a stretch of sunny days with low humidity that are looking amazing on the way! This fruit crumble definitely chases away the rainy blues, though!
Stephanie says
Mmmm, one of my favorites! I love that you used a mixture of fruit!
Jenny B @ Honey and Birch says
I love the smell of warm fruit too! Can't wait to try this dessert.
allie @ Through Her Looking Glass says
What a delicious dessert Tammy. I would love to cozy up on my screened porch on a rainy day with a warm bowl of this crumble....
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Love this crumble - one of my favs.