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    Easy Vegan Berry Crumble

    Published: June 7, 2020 | 12:11 am, Modified: Jul 31, 2023 by Connie Edwards McGaughy This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Easy Vegan Berry 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 vegan berry crumble recipe. Bursting with juicy berries and topped with a delightfully crispy and crumbly layer, this dessert is a perfect combination of sweet and tart. Whether you're a seasoned vegan or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based options into your diet, this recipe is a wonderful way to indulge in a guilt-free treat that will satisfy your cravings and impress your taste buds.

    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!). It 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.

    🌱 Note: This recipe was updated and renamed on 06/28/2022

    Table of Contents
    • 🌱 Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Instructions
    • 🌱 Tip
    • 🥥 How to make coconut whipped topping
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Instructions
    • 🌱 FAQ's
    • Recipe
    • Food Safety
    • Comments

    Ever since I was a kid, boysenberries have held a special place in my heart and my palate. I grew up in Santa Monica, a coastal town in Los Angeles County, not far from the mecca of all things boysenberry - Knott's Berry Farm.

    A bowl of fresh boysenberries.

    A few years ago, I planted a boysenberry vine in my backyard. I was worried, as it didn't look like it was going to thrive, and then this happened!

    Fresh boysenberries growing on a vine and in the author's hand.

    You've no idea how excited I was to have fresh boysenberries! My first thought was "I have to make a boysenberry pie." But then I realized my young crop might not yield enough ripe berries to make a whole pie. I wanted to create a simple berry-centric dessert that would allow these plump beauties to be the star of the show. I decided to make a crumble topping that enhanced the dessert without competing with the fruit itself. What a delicious decision that was!

    A vegan boysenberry crumble in a baking dish, topped with coconut whipped cream.

    🌱 Why you'll love this recipe

    • It's absolutely delicious!
    • Just 4 basic 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

    How to make an easy vegan berry crumble

    Ingredient Notes

    Berries - This recipe is perfectly suited for any type of berry: Blackberries, loganberries, raspberries, blueberries, boysenberries . . . 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

    🌱 See the printable recipe card below for quantities and details

    Instructions

    A measuring cup full of fresh boysenberries and ramekins for berry baking berry crumble.

    Preheat oven to 375℉. Coat inside of ramekins with small amount of vegan butter.

    Boysenberries in ramekins.

    Divide berries equally and spoon into ramekins.

    Lemon juice poured over boysenberries in ramekins.

    Drizzle berries with lemon juice to coat.

    Berry crumble topping dry ingredients, including sugar and flour.

    Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl for the crumble topping.

    Vegan berry crumble topping in a mixing bowl next to ramekin dishes full of boysenberries.

    Stir in melted butter until mixture is crumbly.

    Ramekins with vegan berry crumble ready to be baked.

    Cover berries with crumble mixture. Place on a parchment or foil lined baking sheet (in case berries bubble over).

    Ramekins with vegan berry crumble hot out of the oven.

    Bake at 375℉ for 25-30 minutes.
    The berry crumble will be finished baking when berries are bubbling and the crumble crust is golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 - 15 minutes. The crumble 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. Enjoy!

    🌱 Tip

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

    🥥 How to make coconut whipped topping

    Making your own luscious vegan whipped topping is easier than you might think, using just a few simple ingredients. If you're short on time, there are also several yummy non-dairy options available in stores.

    Ingredient Notes

    • 14 oz canned coconut cream or coconut milk (full fat - refrigerated for at least 8 hrs)
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    Vegan whipped topping.

    Instructions

    While the berry crumbles are cooling, make the whipped topping. Open the can of chilled coconut milk and scoop out the hardened coconut cream into a bowl. Begin whipping the cream with a high speed electric mixer and add powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Use immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve as whipped coconut cream will melt if left out at room temperature.

    🌱 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 berries?

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

    Hot berry crumbles baked in ramekins.

    For more fruit-centric vegan desserts, be sure to see these yummy recipes:

    • Easy Vegan Apple Crisp
    • Best Vegan Strawberry Shortcake
    • Vegan Very Berry Mousse
    • World's Best Vegan Lemon Meringue Pie
    • Easy Vegan Apple Pie

    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 Vegan Berry Crumble

    by Connie🥕
    Easy Vegan Berry Crumble 🌱 A simply scrumptious old school style 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

    🥕 This recipe was updated and renamed as of 06/28/2022
    🥕 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.

    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Food Safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    1. Connie Edwards McGaughy

      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

      August 13, 2020 at 12:42 am

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

      Reply
      • Connie Edwards McGaughy

        August 13, 2020 at 3:18 am

        Janet . . . 😘

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