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Rustic white ceramic baking dish filled with dark red mixed berries and topped with densely packed, uneven clusters of flour, sugar, and melted butter.
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The Best 3-Ingredient Crumble Topping (Thick & Buttery)

Master this easy 3-ingredient crumble topping featuring chunky, golden-brown baked buttery clusters with a glistening sheen, served over a thick, bubbling dark red mixed berry filling. The perfect rustic fruit dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides structural backbone.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Aids in caramelization.
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Melted. Creates a glistening buttery sheen.
  • 4 cups Mixed Berries Frozen or fresh raspberries, blackberries, strawberries.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Macerates the berries.
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Thickens the bubbling fruit juices.

Equipment

  • 1 Rustic White Ceramic Baking Dish Essential for even heat distribution and presentation.
  • 1 Medium Mixing Bowl For preparing the crumble topping.
  • 1 Standard Fork Ideal for creating dense, chunky clusters of dough.

Method
 

Preparation and Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In your rustic white ceramic baking dish, combine the 4 cups (600g) of mixed berries, 1/4 cup (50g) of sugar, and 1 tbsp (8g) of cornstarch. Toss evenly.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 cup (120g) of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup (100g) of granulated sugar to ensure no lumps.
  3. Pour the 1/2 cup (113g) of melted salted butter over the dry mixture. Using a fork, gently toss until densely packed, chunky, uneven clusters form.
  4. Sprinkle the buttery clusters heavily over the prepared mixed berry filling, leaving a slight gap around the edges of the dish.
  5. Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until you see a golden-brown baked buttery crumble topping with a glistening sheen, and the thick, dark red mixed berry filling oozes around the edges.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 3gFat: 15gFiber: 3g

Notes

Do Not Overmix: Toss the melted butter and flour gently with a fork to maintain chunky clusters.
Let It Rest: Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving so the cornstarch thickens the bubbling fruit juices completely.
Keyword 3-ingredient crumble topping,berry crumble,easy crumble topping,fruit crisp

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