Apple & Triple Berry Crumble

This afternoon we made an apple and triple berry crumble.  It's actually a triple berry crumble recipe, we just added the leftover Honeycrisp apples we didn't use in the apple pies we made a couple weeks ago.  The once crispy apples were reaching the end of their shelf life so it was use 'em or lose 'em.  So we cut them up and added them to the berries.

INGREDIENTS

4 1/2 cups berries (fresh or frozen, if frozen, thaw and discard excess liquid)
4 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups butter


PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, gently toss berries and sugar, set aside.

Although we added the few apples we had left, we didn't cut back on the berries or add any additional sugar.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, cinnamon and nutmeg.

Cut in butter until crumbly.

Press half of the mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 pan.  

Cover with berries.  Sprinkle remaining crumble mixture over the berries.  


Bake 30-40 minutes until berries are bubbly and topping is golden brown.  Serve warm with vanilla bean ice cream, or whipped cream, or cream!  Or eat it plain.  It was delish.


Note:  If you add apples, you need to bake for an additional 15 minutes to ensure the apples are cooked through.

The best kitchen helper/partner in the whole world!  


Til next time ~ find your joy!
Kelly

Happy Father's Day!

To my dad, who's always been there for me, who loves unconditionally, who instilled in me my strong work ethic, who always has a smile for everyone.  Happy Father's Day Dad!  I love you!

Dad and me, circa 1966

To my wonderful husband, who has shown our two beautiful daughters the kind of man they can love.  I love you with all my heart!  Happy Father's Day, babe.

 Hubby and daughter #1

Hubby and daughter #2

Happy Birthday Eden!

Today is my first born's 22nd birthday.

First, just let me say, I'm not old enough to have a 22 year old daughter.  Okay, now that that is out of the way...

Eden, your arrival into this world is the single most impactful event of my life.  I loved you long before I held you in my arms.  You made me a mom, and being a mom is the most important job I will ever have.

 A few days old~ You were perfect...

Funny face ~ one of many over the years...

Such a happy girl...

A tender moment...

Your first Minnesota Twins game at the Metrodome...

An exhibitionist at a young age...

Pondering how becoming a 'big sister' will change your life...

Always a fish in the water...

Ever the ponderer...

First grandchild ~ successfully spoiled by her grandparents...

Always creative...an awesome snow fort built with dad...

Smile for the camera!  Cheese!  Grandma taught you well!

Always full of expression...

 One of the many first days of school...

The best big sister ever ~ antagonist and fierce protector...

Ever the adventurer....

A past birthday, tickets to NSYNC!

Never afraid to be her own person...

My first born ~ but forever my baby.  You taught me what's important in life.  You taught me that love is unconditional and never ending.  You've made me a better person.  I love you Eden.  

Happy Birthday Toots!

In Remembrance

Miss you dad.

Thank you to all the men and women who've given their life defending our freedom and to all those, past and present, who've served in our armed forces.  There are no words that can express my heartfelt thanks for all you do.  God bless you.

Happy Memorial Day