Easy Strawberry Almond Crumble

Fresh strawberries are tossed with a little sugar, vanilla, and ground almonds, then topped with a buttery crumble made with flour, oats, and chopped almonds before being baked until golden and bubbly.

Nigella Lawson calls this recipe “a crumble of dreams,” and after making it myself, I understand exactly what she means.

In fact, one of the things I love most about this recipe is that it transforms even ordinary supermarket strawberries into something truly special. The berries become jammy and intensely flavorful, while the topping bakes up crisp, buttery, and lightly crunchy.

Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of yogurt, or simply on its own.

Why You’ll Love This Strawberry Crumble

• Easy to make with simple ingredients
• A wonderful way to use fresh strawberries
• Crisp almond-oat topping
• Not overly sweet
• Delicious warm or cold
• Perfect for spring and summer
• Lovely for brunch or dessert
• Easy to adapt with other fruits

Ingredients & Substitutions

For the Strawberry Filling

Fresh strawberries
Fresh strawberries are the star here. Even berries that aren’t perfectly sweet become wonderfully flavorful after baking.

Sugar
Just enough to enhance the berries without overpowering them.

Ground almonds
Also called almond meal. They add a subtle nutty richness to the filling.

Vanilla extract
Adds warmth and rounds out the strawberry flavor beautifully.

For the Crumble Topping

All-purpose flour
Forms the base of the crumble.

Baking powder
Helps create a lighter texture.

Cold butter
The key to a tender, crumbly topping.

Chopped almonds
Add crunch and flavor.

Quick oats
My addition to make the topping a little heartier and lighter.

Demerara or Turbinado sugar
I love the crunch these coarse sugars provide, but regular granulated sugar works just fine too.

How Many Calories and WW Points?

According to my calculations, each serving has 172 calories.

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5 PointsPlus (Old plan)

If you, like me, love fruit based desserts like cobblers, crisps and crumbles, I hope you give this one a try. It’s truly terrific and is going in my “must make again soon” file.

I think this is one dessert that is worth each and every of its Points!

How to Make Strawberry Almond Crumble

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400F degrees.

Lightly coat a 9-inch pie plate (affiliate link) or baking dish with nonstick spray.

Step 2

Place the hulled strawberries into the dish.

Sprinkle evenly with:

• Sugar
• Ground almonds
• Vanilla extract

Gently toss.

Step 3

Prepare the crumble topping.

In a bowl whisk together the flour and baking powder.

Using your fingertips, cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in:

• Chopped almonds
• Quick oats
• Sugar

Step 4

Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the strawberries.

Press lightly around the edges.

Step 5

Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until:

• The topping is golden brown
• The strawberries are bubbling
• The kitchen smells amazing

Step 6

Allow the crumble to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Notes

I lightened Nigella’s original recipe slightly by reducing the butter and adding oats to the topping.

The result is still wonderfully crunchy and satisfying.

The topping also happens to be delicious over:

• Peaches
• Blueberries
• Cherries
• Raspberries
• Apples
• Mixed berries

Easy Variations

Mixed Berry Crumble

Replace half the strawberries with:

• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Blackberries

Peach Strawberry Crumble

Combine sliced peaches and strawberries.

Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble

Add chopped rhubarb for a tart contrast.

Gluten-Free Version

Use your favorite gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats.

What to Serve with Strawberry Crumble

This crumble is delicious:

• Warm with vanilla ice cream
• With lightly sweetened whipped cream
• Topped with vanilla Greek yogurt
• With frozen yogurt
• Cold for breakfast (I won’t judge!)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen strawberries?

Yes. Thaw and drain them first for best results.

Can I make this ahead?

Absolutely. Bake ahead and gently reheat before serving.

Can I freeze it?

Yes. Freeze baked crumble for up to 3 months.

Is this more like a crisp or a crumble?

It’s somewhere in between. The oats add a little crispness while the buttery topping stays wonderfully crumbly.

A Simple Dessert Worth Repeating

This Easy Strawberry Almond Crumble is exactly the kind of dessert I love these days—simple ingredients, lots of fruit, and just enough sweetness to make it feel special.

It’s rustic, comforting, and one of those recipes you’ll find yourself making again and again.

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