treats - mixed berry crumbler

crumbler – a crumble/cobbler hybrid; a fruit based dessert with traditional streusel topping and an additional sweetened layer giving it a similar thickness to a cobbler

well, that’s my definition anyway! i was racking my brain trying to decide if I wanted to make a cobbler or crumble and then I thought... why not make a hybrid and give it a name similar to a monster truck. yes!

behold the crumbler was born.

the goods:

the base

- 1 cup vanilla wafers

- ¼ cup butter (softened)

the filling

- 2 lbs sliced fruit

- ¼ cup sugar

- 1 tsp baking spice (or cinnamon)

- 1 tsp vanilla

- 1 tbl lemon juice

- 1 ½ tbl flour

the topping

- ½ cup rolled oats

- 1/3 cup brown sugar

- 1/3 cup flour

- ¼ cup butter (softened)

the equipment:

glass baking dish (8x8 or 9x9), food processor

the how to:

- mix wafers and ¼ cup butter into food processor until combined; smooth evenly on bottom of pre-greased baking sheet

vanilla wafer base

- mix fruit, sugar, baking spice, vanilla, lemon juice and flour in large bowl

- in a separate bowl, mix the oats, brown sugar, flour and butter together for the streusel topping; it will start to form small balls when it’s mixed completely

streusel topping

- spoon filling mixture over wafer layer and top with streusel mixture

- bake in pre-heated oven at 375F for 40 minutes

golden brown and ready to serve