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    Easy Boysenberry Crumble

    The vegan recipe developer and author Connie Edwards McGaughy in her kitchen.
    Modified: Apr 19, 2026 · Published: Jun 7, 2020 by Connie Edwards McGaughy · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Easy Boysenberry Crumble 🌱 A simply scrumptious old fashioned baked dessert made with juicy berries and a buttery toasted sweet crumble topping.

    A ramekin filled with vegan berry crumble topped with coconut whipped topping.

    Looking for a delectable and fuss-free dessert that celebrates the vibrant flavors of summer? Look no further than this easy boysenberry crumble recipe. Bursting with juicy boysenberries and topped with a delightfully crispy and crumbly layer, this dessert is a perfect combination of sweet and tart.

    I love fruit desserts, like pies, tarts, cobblers, crisps, and crumbles. This is my #1 go-to recipe for a simple, sweet & delicious baked berry-centric treat (particularly boysenberries, my favorite!). This simple recipe for preparing boysenberry crumble embraces all the flavor and texture of berries with the rich addition of a chewy, crispy caramelized crust.

    Three ramekins with vegan berry crumble cooling on a wire rack, with a stem of fresh boysenberries.
    Table of Contents
    • 🌱 Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • 🌱 Tip
    • Instructions
    • Recipe
    • 🌱 FAQ's
    • Comments

    🌱 Why you'll love this recipe

    • It's absolutely delicious!
    • Just 4 basic plant-based ingredients + berries
    • Perfect with most varieties of fresh or frozen berries
    • So quick & easy to prepare
    • Make ahead of time or serve hot out of the oven

    Here's the few things you'll need to make your own easy and delicious easy boysenberry crumble

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients for making a vegan berry crumble iin glass bowls, including blackberriies, granulated sugar, flour, vegan butter, and lemon juice.

    🌱 See the printable recipe card below for quantities and details

    • Berries - This recipe is perfectly suited for any type of berry: Boysenberries, blackberries, loganberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries. Use your favorite, a combination, or what you have available. I prefer (when possible) using fresh berries, but you can definitely use frozen or canned as well.
    • Lemon juice - fresh (preferred) or bottled.
    • Sugar - granulated
    • Flour - all-purpose
    • Vegan butter - your choice

    🌱 Tip

    If you use fresh berries, make sure to thoroughly rinse and remove leaves, thorns, or other bits from the berries.

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 375℉.
    A measuring cup with fresh boysenberries and small ramekins with butter.

    2. Coat inside of ramekins with small amount of vegan butter.

    Boysenberries in ramekins.

    3. Divide berries equally and spoon into ramekins.

    Berry cobbler topping dry ingredients in a bowl.

    4. Place dry ingredients in a mixing bowl for the crumble topping.

    Vegan berry cobbler topping in a bowl.

    5. Stir in melted butter until mixture is crumbly.

    Lemon juice poured over boysenberries in ramekins.

    6. Drizzle berries with lemon juice to coat.

    Baking dishes with berry crumble ready to be baked.

    7. Cover berries with crumble mixture.

    Butter drizzled on top of individual baking dishes with boysenberry crumble.

    8. Place on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet (in case berries bubble over).

    Ramekins with Boysenberry crumble hot out of the oven.

    9. Bake at 375℉ for 25-30 minutes.
    The boysenberry crumble will be finished baking when berries are bubbling and the crumble crust is golden brown.

    Baking dishes with 
Boysenberry crumble hot out of the oven.

    10. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 - 15 minutes. The crumble topping will sink a bit as it cools.

    A ramekin with baked vegan berry crumble topped with coconut whipping cream.

    Serve warm with whipped topping or vegan ice cream and enjoy! So easy!

    If you love this recipe ★★★★★ please be sure to rate it below! Sharing your experience lets me know that you enjoyed it and will help other readers decide if they should give the recipe a try too. Thanks a bunch!🥕

    Recipe

    easy vegan berry cobbler

    Easy Boysenberry Crumble

    5 from 2 votes
    by Connie Edwards McGaughy
    Easy Boysenberry Crumble 🌱 A simply scrumptious old school style plant-based dessert made with juicy berries and a buttery toasted sweet crumble topping.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine American, Vegan
    Servings 4
    Calories 276 kcal

    Equipment

    • Colander or strainer
    • Medium mixing bowl
    • 4 one-cup ramekins* see below for larger quantity
    • Measuring cup
    • Measuring spoons
    • 1 Wire cooling rack

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 cups berries fresh, frozen or canned - juicy varieties like blackberries, boysenberries, loganberries, raspberries, blueberries.
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh preferred
    • ½ cup sugar granulated- vegan
    • ½ cup flour all-purpose
    • 3 tablespoon vegan butter melted - of your choice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375º
    • Coat inside of ramekins with small amount of vegan butter.
    • Drizzle berries with lemon juice to coat.
    • Divide berries equally and spoon into ramekins.
    • Combine flour and sugar in a mixing bowl.
    • Stir melted butter into dry ingredients until it is a fine crumble.
    • Spoon crumble over berries.
    • Place ramekins on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet (in case berries bubble over)
    • Bake at 375° for 25 - 30 minutes. Check at 25 minutes.
    • The berry crumble will be finished baking when berries are bubbling and crust is golden brown.
    • Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 - 15 minutes.
    • Serve warm with non-dairy whipped topping or vegan ice cream.

    Notes

    🥕 For 8 or more servings, use a 9" x 13" baking dish. Simply double the quantities in this recipe. Add 5 - 10 minutes to the baking time.
    🥕Feel free to use any type of juicy berry you like, or combine berries!
    🥕 If you use fresh berries, make sure to thoroughly rinse and remove leaves, thorns, or other bits from the berries.
    🥕To make this recipe gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour of your choice.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 70mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 4gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 454IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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    🌱 FAQ's

    What is the difference between a crumble, crisp, and a cobbler?

    Crumbles, crisps and cobblers are fruit based desserts baked with a topping but no bottom crust. Crumble toppings are made with flour, sugar and butter. Crisps usually include rolled oats. Cobblers have a biscuit topping.

    How to store leftover vegan berry crumble?

    Cover the crumble with food safe plastic wrap or foil and keep refrigerated up to 3 days.

    Can this recipe be prepared with other fruit than boysenberries?

    Absolutely! Simply replace the berries with sliced peaches, apples, nectarines, cherries, or any other juicy soft skinned fruit.

    Hot berry crumbles baked in ramekins.

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    Connie Edwards McGaughy is a San Diego-based vegan recipe developer, cookbook author, and founder of The Carrot Underground. She began her journey toward plant-based living in 1977 and has spent nearly five decades creating plant-based recipes and inspiring compassionate living.

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    1. Connie Edwards McGaughy says

      June 25, 2023 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      There is good reason this is my #1 quick & easy recipe for creating a simply delicious berry dessert. With only 4 ingredients + berries, you can whip together a delightful summer dessert in minutes!

      Reply
    2. Janet says

      August 13, 2020 at 12:42 am

      5 stars
      These look scrumptious! Thank you for all that hard work💕

      Reply
      • Connie Edwards McGaughy says

        August 13, 2020 at 3:18 am

        Janet . . . 😘

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