Mixed Berry Crisp

This high-fiber treat will tantalize your taste buds and offer heart-health benefits.

Ingredients

• 7 cups frozen mixed berry medley - thawed
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar 
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flower 
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons chilled butter - cut into small pieces
• nonstick cooking spray 

Directions

1. Place an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix berries, sugar, all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
3. Spray a 9 x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour fruit mixture into the baking dish.
4. In a medium bowl, combine oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Mix in butter until crumbly.
5. Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over berry mixture.
6. Bake until topping is golden brown about 45 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Cook's Note

Thaw the frozen fruit on a plate in the refrigerator overnight or place the frozen berries in cold water for 5-10 minutes and then drain. 

This material is funded, in part, by Nevada’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA is an equal opportunity employer.

Published by: Extension's Healthy Aging Program, 2021, Mixed Berry Crisp, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, Newsletter - Healthy LIVING while aging! (2021-02)

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