Mixed Berry Almond Crunch Crumble

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 cups fresh mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries)
• 1 tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca
• 2 -3 tablespoons sugar, depending upon sweetness of berries
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Recipe

• 1 1. preheat oven to 350 degrees. to prepare filling, toss berries with tapioca (if using), sugar and lemon zest (without tapioca, crumble will be very runny). set aside.
• 2 2. to make topping, in a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, spices and salt. stir in butter and almonds. coarse crumbs will form.
• 3 3. pour filling into a 9-inch square or round pan (do not grease first). using your fingers, form topping mixture into 1/4-inch to 1/2 inch crumbs and spread over caike. bake until filling bubbles and topping is light golden, about 55 inutes. let cool slightly. serve.