Vanilla Almond Berry Bake (Printable Version)

Warm berry bake with golden almond crumble topping, fragrant vanilla, and crispy oats. Ready in under an hour.

# Ingredient List:

→ Berry Base

01 - 4 cups mixed fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
04 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
05 - Zest of 1 lemon

→ Almond Crumble Topping

06 - 1 cup almond flour
07 - 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
08 - 1/3 cup sliced almonds
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon zest in a large bowl. Toss gently until berries are evenly coated.
03 - Spread the berry mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond flour, oats, sliced almonds, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
05 - Pour the melted butter and vanilla extract into the dry mixture. Stir until evenly moistened and mixture forms small clumps.
06 - Sprinkle the almond crumble mixture evenly over the berry layer, covering completely.
07 - Bake for 35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the berry filling is bubbling around the edges.
08 - Let the bake cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The contrast between bubbling tart berries and that buttery almond crunch is absolutely addictive
  • It works equally well for a lazy weekend breakfast or an impromptu dinner party dessert
  • You can throw it together with whatever berries you have on hand and it still turns out gorgeous
02 -
  • The bubbling you see around the edges is exactly what you want that means the cornstarch has done its job thickening everything
  • Letting it cool for those 15 minutes feels impossible but it makes the difference between a cohesive dish and a soupy mess
03 -
  • Rub the lemon zest into the sugar with your fingers before adding it to the berries to release all those aromatic oils
  • If using frozen berries do not thaw them first just toss them frozen and add an extra 5 to 10 minutes baking time

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