Just Desserts

Triple Berry Crisp

Fruit Filling
1 Pint of Blackberries
1 Pint of Raspberries
1-1-/2 cups of Strawberries cut in half or if big quarters
2 Teaspoons of Flour
3 Teaspoons of white Sugar
Juice of half a lemon

Toss the berries with sugar and lemon juice and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.  The berries will begin to breakdown and let out some juice after about 30 minutes sprinkle the flour over the top of the berries and give them a gentle toss.  Flour is a natural thickening agent and will help create a really thick and yummy sauce.

To make the crisp topping
1/2 stick of butter cut into pea size pieces
3 teaspoons of flour
1 cup of rolled oats
1/4 cups brown sugar

You want to make sure that the butter is very cold, and with a fork cut the butter into the flour, oats, and sugar.  The texture is going to be very chunky.  Sprinkle the mixed topping on top of your fruit and bake at 350* for about 30 minutes or until the butter has turned the oats into a golden delicious topping and the fruit begins to bubble up.

Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and enjoy!  This is the perfect cold weather dessert.  There is nothing more comforting than this dessert.  The tart berries mixed with the nutty oats and the creamy cold ice cream is like a party for your taste buds.  This is fairly healthy as far as desserts go.  On some occasions I have subbed the white sugar for splenda and it tastes the same.  I would not suggest skimping on the butter, as it melts it does make the oats really nutty and helps create that crisp-ness.  This can be made in individual oven safe bowls or make a big one for family style dessert.  I hope you try it!  Until next time.. eat, laugh, love & enjoy!