Sweet, fresh strawberries are topped with a spiced crumble topping in this Strawberry Crumble Pie that makes the perfect summertime dessert.
You can never go wrong when strawberries are involved! For more favorite strawberry recipes, try this Strawberry Bread or this Strawberry Cream Angel Pie.
When I started the Year of Pie this year, one of my objectives was to better my pie making skills. Well, I have always struggled with double crust pies, and also fruit pies. I still have to get busy on the double crust pie, but I am one step closer to mastering the fruit pie.
I actually did not even intend to make this pie this month. I had a different strawberry pie picked out. It was in a cookbook that I had baked from before with disastrous results. But I decided to give the book a second try. I loved the concept of that pie, but it had a couple of major problems with it. The funny thing is that as I was making it, I knew there were issues, and I really should have listened to my instincts. But I forged ahead, and ended up with a flawed, although delicious, pie.
I could have re-worked that pie (and someday I will!), but a couple of days after decided on that first pie, I received a new copy of Food Network Magazine in the mail. And as I flipped through the pages, I saw this Strawberry Crumble Pie. And I knew I wanted it. Maybe fate was on my side, because when the first pie flopped, I turned immediately to this pie.
Now, things didn’t go completely smoothly, but almost. As I was making the streusel topping, I added 1 teaspoon of salt instead of the 1/2 teaspoon. I was going to try to scoop it out, but it was totally mixed into the flour and oats. And I really didn’t want to start over. The end result was definitely a salty pie, but a delicious one!!
I think the hardest thing with fruit pies is keeping the filling together, so that it doesn’t just go everywhere. This pie uses instant tapioca, which I thought was a great idea. The filling was still really juicy, and there was definitely juice in the pan, but it stayed together quite well.
Despite the salt issue, we still devoured this Strawberry Crumble Pie. Add a dollop of freshly whipped cream, and it was amazing. You definitely want to make this pie while the strawberries are so good!
More Strawberry Recipes
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Strawberry Crumble Pie
Ingredients
- 1 single pie crust, unbaked
Crumble Topping:
- 3/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Strawberry Filling
- 2 pounds strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered (depending on the size)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons instant tapioca
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
Instructions
- Roll the pie dough into a 12-inch round. Fit into a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Place in the refrigerator until needed.
- In a bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, allspice and ginger. Using a fork or your hands, work the butter into the mixture until it is crumbly. Refrigerate until needed.
- Place the rack in the oven to the lower third. Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Combine the strawberries with the brown sugar, granulated sugar, tapioca, lime juice and cardamom in a large bowl. Stir until the strawberries and coated and the tapioca dissolves.
- Spread the strawberries in the prepared crust. Top evenly with the crumble topping. Place the pie on the hot baking dish in the oven. Bake until the crust is golden brown and the pie is bubbling around the edges, 45-55 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 4 hours. Store in the refrigerator.
pam says
???? any chance you have a great crumb topping recipe W/O oatmeal. ????
Deborah says
I love the crumb topping on this apple pie: https://www.tasteandtellblog.com/recipe-rewind-sour-cream-apple-pie/
I think it would be perfect!
rose g says
How many cups of strawberries in 2 pounds?
Deborah says
You would probably need about 5 cups, but it all depends on the size and how you are measuring them.
Mary says
I used a different pie crust recipe (the one from Sally’s Baking Addiction) and this is not only the best pie I’ve ever made, but possibly the best I’ve ever eaten. The spices were subtle but gave the pie a really nice depth of flavor – I think using both brown and white sugar in the filling helps with that too. So good!! I will definitely make this again. :o)
Deborah says
I’m so glad you loved it!
Susan says
Going to make this, looks wonderful. Any idea how to make with frozen berries? I would love to serve at Thanksgiving buffet dinner. Thank you.
Deborah says
I haven’t tried this with frozen berries, but I’m guessing it would work. I would just keep them frozen when you add them. Let me know if you try it and how it works out!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
We’ve been going through a GAZILLION strawberries around my house lately. Now I’ve gotta make this pie!
Jamie | My Baking Addiction says
You had me at strawberries + crumble. This is going to be so perfect for summer entertaining.
Sandy @ RE says
Love, love, love anything with a crumble on top.Since it’s strawberry season, this is one of my favorite entertaining dishes!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
All you have to say is strawberries and I’m hooked! I love strawberry pie and really love that you added a crumble topping. I wish I had a slice of this for dessert today. So good!
Heidi @foodiecrush says
You just put two of my favorite desserts together in one! I’m such a sucker for oatmeal crumble.
Amy says
The perfect place for all of the fresh strawberries we’re seeing around here!
Cathy Pollak @ Noble Pig says
A scoop of vanilla with this and it is my dream dessert.
Rachel @ Rachel Cooks says
Anything with a crumble is a definite win in my book!
vivian says
This was dessert for Sunday dinner, and it was both simple to make, and delicious. I love the slightly different flavour that the lie juice and cardamom give. Thank you for a great recipe!
Chels R. says
I noticed you were getting a little bloody facelift a few days ago. It’s looking beautiful!!!! I’ve got to to say, Instant Tapioca is the secret weapon for fruity pies. I don’t make fruit pies often, but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve talked to my mom about them who swears on using that stuff and how my Grandma did too. The pie looks delish – I think I even tore this recipe out of my magazine too! 😉
cookbook queen says
Girl, you are on your way! This pic looks GORGEOUS!! Easily one of the best strawberry pies I’ve seen. And I can’t wait to see your new site design!!
roxana says
Your pie is beautiful! I’ve been craving strawberries lately too… might be time to bake!