Shaughan's Berry Medley Crumble
During a visit this May our Dad announced the jaw dropping news that he was going to be making the dessert for family dinner. Dad has taken to baking in the last few years and according to Mum he's getting really good. So we picked up a batch of berries from Costco (btw so much cheaper than what you can get in Oz that Dad says he's moving to the Bay Area... Don't tell him that everything else is ridiculously expensive) and Tuesday nite Family potluck, Dad produced the most amazing crumble! It was so delicious that I was determined to get the recipe. I had to use up the fabulous strawberries and olallieberries we picked at Gidzich Ranch this year that we picked with our good friends Dale, Doreen and Veronica. When the parents flew home, I threw the leftover blueberries into the freezer along with the lingering raspberries, so I pulled those out and added them to the mix. It was a berry medley crumble.
Dad sent his 2 starting recipes and gave gas marks and grams but he definitely has learned from them and made the recipe his own. I translated it into American measurements for ease of use. I also added almond meal for a richer taste. Enjoy with ice cream or if you want a more English version, pouring cream or custard makes a lovely complement.
Pre-heat to 350 degrees F
Dad's Crumble Topping
1 stick butter butter 125g or 4oz
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup plain flour
1/2 cup almond meal
1 cup rolled oats
Mix dry ingredients and add melted butter, stir together.
Filling
350 grams berries or 3-4 baskets
1/3 cup sugar
I had enough berries to fill a square baking dish and sprinkled on the sugar.
Put the topping over the berries and put in a oven 350 degrees for
30-45 minutes.