Easy Mixed Berry Crisp with Granola
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Easy Mixed Berry Crisp with Granola is a simple summer dessert made with fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and a crunchy granola topping. It’s the perfect way to use seasonal berries and comes together with just a handful of ingredients.
This berry crisp has saved more berries from dying in my fridge than I can count.
Every summer I buy berries with the best intentions and somehow end up with way too many. This is the dessert I make when I need to use them up fast.
The berries get sweet and jammy, the granola gets crunchy, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top makes it feel like summer in dessert form.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy mixed berry crisp made with simple ingredients.
- Great way to use fresh summer berries.
- Crunchy granola topping without making a separate crumble.
- Perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and holidays.
- Ready in under an hour.
- Delicious served warm with ice cream.
Ingredients Needed To Make Mixed Berry Crisp with Granola
Berry Filling
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Sugar
- Orange juice
- Lemon juice
Granola Topping
- Granola
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream, optional
How To Make Mixed Berry Crisp with Granola
Prepare the Berry Filling
- Remove the tops from the strawberries and cut them into quarters.
- Add the strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice to a large mixing bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Assemble the Crisp
- Pour the berry mixture into a 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle the granola evenly over the berries.
- Loosely cover the dish with foil.
Bake
- Bake until the berries are bubbling around the edges and the fruit is soft.
- Remove the foil during the last few minutes if you’d like additional color on the granola.
Serve
- Allow the crisp to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and an extra sprinkle of granola if desired.
Storage
Store leftover berry crisp covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm the entire dish in a 300°F oven until heated through.
Freezing
Freeze the baked crisp for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat before serving.
Easy Mixed Berry Crisp with Granola
Equipment
- foil
Ingredients
Berry Filling
- 4 cups strawberries (tops removed and quartered)
- 2 cups blueberries
- 2 cups blackberries
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Topping
- 12 ounces granola
For Serving
- Vanilla ice cream, optional
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add the strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice to a large bowl. Stir until evenly combined.
Assemble the Crisp
- Pour the berry mixture into a 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle the granola evenly over the top of the berries.
- Lightly cover the dish with foil.
Bake
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the berries are bubbling around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crisp to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Serve
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream and an extra sprinkle of granola if desired.
Notes
- Fresh berries provide the best flavor and texture.
- Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained first.
- Covering the crisp with foil helps prevent the granola from browning too quickly.
- Allow the crisp to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Raspberries can be substituted for any of the berries in the recipe.
Nutrition
Commonly Asked Questions
Yes. Thaw and drain the berries before using them to prevent excess liquid in the filling. Frozen berries make this recipe easy to enjoy year-round.
A berry crisp typically has a crunchy topping, often made with oats. This version uses granola for an easy shortcut that creates the same crisp texture.
Berry crisp will look loose when it first comes out of the oven. Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving so the juices have time to thicken.
The berries should be bubbling around the edges and the granola topping should be lightly golden. This usually takes about 45 minutes.
Yes. You can assemble the berry filling several hours ahead of time and refrigerate it. Add the granola right before baking for the best texture.
Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries all work well in berry crisp. Using a mix of berries creates the best balance of sweet and tart flavors, but you can use whatever berries you have on hand.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Yes. If you prefer a traditional berry crisp, replace the granola with your favorite oat crumble topping. The berries and baking time remain the same.
