This easy berry crisp can be made with either fresh or frozen fruit, and the crumbly topping made with Bisquick, oats, and pecans gives the perfect contrast to the bubbly fruit filling.
4-5cupsfresh mixed berries (see note below for using frozen berries)
1/4cupsugar
3tablespoonscornstarch
2tablespoonslemon juice
For the Topping:
3/4cupBisquick baking mix
1/4cupold-fashioned oats
1/4cupchopped pecans
5tablespoonsbutter (melted)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350F and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish (or deep dish pie pan). Set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine berries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Mix gently to coat the berries, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine Bisquick, oats, pecans, and melted butter. Stir until a crumbly dough forms and there are no dry patches.
Sprinkle clumps of the topping mixture evenly over the fruit mixture in the baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for about 35-40 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden-brown.
Remove from oven and let cool for about 10-15 minutes to allow the filling to thicken a bit. Then serve warm or allow to cool completely.
Notes
This can be served warm or at room temperature, though I personally prefer it warm (with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream on top!).
Leftovers should be covered and refrigerated.
Feel free to omit the pecans if you need a nut-free dessert. You can add 1/4 cup more oats if preferred.
If using frozen mixed berries, I'd recommend adding an extra tablespoon of cornstarch, since frozen berries often release more juices. You may also need to increase the bake time by 5-10 minutes.