Berry or Peach Crisp

A great way to highlight summer fruit! Or bring back the flavors of summer using frozen or canned summer fruit in the winter months.

Makes 3 servings.

Amount (imperial) Ingredients Amount (metric)
1 ½ cups
½ cup + 1 ½ tsp
½ cup
1 ½ tbsp
1 ½ tbsp
Pinch
1 tsp
¼ cup
Berries (fresh or frozen) or peaches, sliced (canned, frozen, or fresh)
Whole wheat flour
Rolled oats
Butter or non-hydrogenated margarine
Brown sugar
Salt
Cinnamon
Almonds or other nuts, chopped (optional)
375 mL
125 mL + 7 mL
125 mL
22 mL
22 mL
Pinch
5 mL
63 mL

 Directions: 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place fruit in a small casserole dish with 1 1/2 tsp flour. Stir to combine.
  3. In a small bowl, add the 1/2 cup of whole grain flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Cut in butter with two knives, forming a crumbly mixture.
  4. Spread crumble topping evenly over top. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes until crisp and bubbly.
  6. Serve warm and keep leftovers refrigerated.

Adapted from: BC Seniors Handbook