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summer berry crisp in a skillet.
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Summer Berry Crisp Recipe

This berry crisp is perfect for summer. It's packed with Middle Eastern flavors and is made on the grill, no need to turn on the oven!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, middle eastern
Servings: 6
Calories: 287kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cup frozen berries see notes
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp rosewater see notes
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cup old fashioned oatmeal
  • cup all purpose flour
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoon brown sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat the grill to medium high. If baking this dessert, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix the frozen berries with the sugar, rosewater and cornstarch. Transfer to a cast iron skillet and set aside.
  • In a bowl mix the oatmeal, flour, walnuts, butter, cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle this mixture on the berries.
  • If grilling, cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil. If baking, there is no need to cover the pan.
  • Grill the berry crisp for 20 to 30 minutes until the top is cooked and the berries are soft and bubbling. If baking, bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is crispy and golden.
  • Top with ice cream, ground pistachios and strawberries.

Notes

  • You can use fresh or frozen berries for this recipe. 
  • You can use strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries or a combination of all. 
  • Find rosewater in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern shops as well as online. 
  • If desired, use 2 tablespoons of olive oil instead of butter. 
  • Use gluten-free oats and flour to make this dessert gluten-free. 

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg