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Strawberry Crumble

strawberry crumble

A cozy, soul-soothing strawberry crumble that comes together with simple ingredients and a whole lot of heart. It’s messy, warm, and exactly what you need when everything feels a little too much.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes
Course Comfort Food
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium bowl for berries
  • Large bowl for crumble
  • 8x8” or similar baking dish
  • Oven
  • Spoon, fork, or just a heart that needs healing

Ingredients
  

For the filling:

  • 4 cups strawberries  fresh or sad-looking — both work
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice  squeeze it with feeling
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt

For the crumble:

  • ¾ cup flour
  • ½ cup oats
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold butter, cut into cubes  yes, it has to be cold — like your ex’s heart

Instructions
 

  • Berry therapy
    Slice your strawberries, toss them with sugar, lemon, cornstarch, and salt. Let them sit and get all juicy while you deal with the topping. It’s like… they’re softening up while you do.
  • Crumble with your hands
    Mix the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Then take that cold butter and mash it in with your fingers. It’s messy. It’s imperfect. It’s real. You’ll know it’s ready when you can clump it in your hand and it sticks together like a hug.
  • Bake and breathe
    Layer those beautiful strawberries into a baking dish. Cover them with the crumble — don’t worry about making it look “perfect.”Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 35–40 minutes, or until everything’s golden and bubbling and smells like home.While it bakes, maybe sit down. Maybe cry. Maybe journal. Or just stare at the ceiling. You’re allowed.
  • Eat warm, like it matters
    Let it cool for 10–15 minutes (or not — I won’t judge). Add ice cream if you can. Eat it from the dish. Eat it on the floor. Eat it with someone you love or eat it alone, watching reruns of comfort shows.It’s not just dessert. It’s a soft place to land.

Notes

  • Cold butter is non-negotiable. We’re crumbling, not melting emotions.
  • No oats? Sub with more flour — it won’t be the same texture, but it’ll still taste like love.
  • If your strawberries look sad, wrinkled, or too soft? That’s when they shine the most in this recipe.
  • Got mixed berries? Toss them all in — this dish doesn’t discriminate.
  • Best served warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and some gentle self-compassion.
Keyword strawberry crumble