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Strawberry Crumble for Two

Published: Jun 15, 2016 · Last Updated: Feb 17, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This strawberry crumble for two is such an easy dessert to make. It can easily be made with fresh or frozen berries, which means you can make the strawberry crumble any time of year!

strawberry crumble

There is a problem with desserts. When you make one, you have to finish it! This is a problem when it's just two of you.

Though we've definitely been guilty of eating an entire batch of cookies or an entire cake by ourselves, it's probably best when we make a small serving that just feeds two.

That's why I love this small batch strawberry crumble. Perfectly sized for two. And made in cute little ramekins.

This recipe uses strawberries, but one of the great things about crumbles is that you can use any kind of berries! Even frozen berries. I typically do that when I'm making one in the winter.

But in summer, when berries are plentiful and cheap, fresh wins every time.

Ingredients

  • Strawberries - You can use fresh or frozen strawberries in this recipe! If using frozen, you may want to add 5 minutes to the cooking time.
  • Lemon zest - Lemon zest helps to balance out the sweetness of the strawberries and sugar. Zest is just the outside yellow part of the lemon, grated finely. (I use a microplane to zest!)
  • Sugar - Granulated white sugar dissolves perfectly to provide sweetness with the strawberries.
  • Cornstarch - The cornstarch helps the strawberries not get too watery and allows a better crumble texture.
  • Softened butter - You'll want your butter at room temperature. (Not melted and not frozen or straight from the refrigerator). Room temperature butter will combine best with the ingredients to get that perfect crumble topping.
  • Flour - I use all-purpose white flour here to combine with the butter and oats for the crumb topping.
  • Oats - This recipe calls for old fashioned oats, but you can use quick oats if that's all you have! The texture will probably just be a little softer, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
  • Brown sugar - the brown sugar helps provide sweetness to the crumble topping.
  • Salt - This recipe uses just a pinch of salt to bring out the flavor.

What is a crumble (or crisp)?

A crumble is also sometimes called a crisp. It's a dessert where fruit is topped with a combination of butter, flour, brown sugar, and oats.

This all gets baked in the oven so the top becomes a sugary, crisp topping. The fruit gets soft and sweet and decadent.

The combination of the two makes for a delicious, fruit-forward dessert that is a great way to use up leftover fresh or frozen fruit.

Recipe tips

Protip for the recipe below: definitely make sure your butter is softened (but not melted) before you try to mix it in with the brown sugar and the oats. It will combine much easier if it is at room temperature!

Recipe Variations

The nice part about a crumble is you can modify to your tastes! Some delicious variations include-

  • Peach - People love peach cobbler, and it works great in a crumble too! If you want to bring in an additional flavor, add some basil!
  • Raspberry - I love all things raspberry, and a raspberry crumble would be delicious! I'd also add ¼ teaspoon almond extract to the crumble.
  • Blackberry - I love the tartness of blackberries! Basil and mint would both pair wonderfully with blackberries for an additional flavor.
  • Apple - Yum! If you make an apple crumble, peel the apples and slice into small cubes.
  • Mixed berry - Costco sells a giant bag of frozen berries that has raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. I've definitely used that to make mixed berry crumbles!

How to make a strawberry crumble for two

strawberries in a strainer

First preheat the oven, and while your oven is getting nice and hot, prepare the strawberries! Wash them, remove the stems, and cut them into small chunks.

Combine the strawberries with the sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Divide between two ramekins or small baking dishes.

strawberries in ramekins

In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, oats, flour, and softened butter. Mix together with a fork until well combined.

how to make a strawberry crumble

Divide the mixture between the two ramekins, topping the strawberries with the mixture. (There may be a bit of leftover mixture).

adding crumble topping to strawberries

Pop into the oven and bake! Then remove, cool slightly-- but still eat while warm, and enjoy! Delicious on its own or served with whipped cream or ice cream.

Cooked strawberry crumble in a ramekin on a teal and white plate.
Eating a strawberry crumble.

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Strawberry crumble in a ramekin.

Strawberry Crumble for Two

Recipe by Aimee
This strawberry crumble for two is a delicious and easy dessert.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 234 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 medium-large strawberries
  • zest of ½ medium lemon
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon softened butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon old fashioned oats
  • pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
  • Quarter the strawberries and put into a small bowl.
  • Add the lemon zest, granulated sugar, and cornstarch to the bowl and gently stir to combine.
  • Divide the strawberry mixture between two small ramekins.
  • In another bowl, take the softened butter, flour, brown sugar, oats, and salt and mix together with a fork until completely combined.
  • Divide the topping mixture between the two ramekins, making sure to cover all the strawberries.
  • Place ramekins onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes before eating.

Notes

You can use different types of berries here! See the post for some ideas on flavor pairings and ideas.
If using frozen berries, possibly add 5 minutes to the cooking time. Just watch the top to make sure it doesn't get too browned!

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 96mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 354IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mg

If nutrition info is shown, values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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  1. Fina Zarzar

    May 04, 2021 at 6:07 pm

    Can I use nuts instead of oats?

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  2. Jill

    May 25, 2020 at 9:51 pm

    If I don’t have anything to zest with, how much lemon juice should I use?

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    • foodbanjo

      May 27, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      Hi Jill! If you don't have lemon zest, I'd suggest using half a teaspoon of lemon juice. I hope that helps!

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