This Gluten-Free Berry Crisp is Perfect For Summer

Are you looking for a way to use all of your summer berries? Then look no further as this mixed berry crisp uses blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries and it’s even gluten-free! Keep reading to find out how to make this delicious dessert.

Ingredients:

Mixed Berry Filling

  • 2 pounds mixed berries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch or 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange or lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons orange or lemon juice

Gluten-Free Oat and Almond Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup packed almond flour or almond meal
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped pistachios, or pecans
  • 1/3 cup packed coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt or additional melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Rinse and drain the berries and pick through them to remove the stems. For the strawberries, slice them into 1/4-inch thick pieces and if you’re using large blackberries, slice them in half.
  3. In a 9×9 inch baking dish, mix together berries, honey, starch, citrus zest. Set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, mix together oats, almond meal/flour, sliced nuts, sugar, and salt.
  5. Mix in the yogurt and butter and stir until the mixture is moist and the flour is incorporated.
  6. Put spoonfuls of the oat mixture over the filling and with your fingers break it up and distribute the mixture evenly.
  7. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling around the edges and the top is lightly golden.
  8. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes and serve with a heap of ice cream.