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Gluten-Free Balsamic-Strawberry Crumbles

June 21, 2014 by Brett Youmans 6 Comments

Gluten-Free Balsamic-Strawberry Crumbles It’s that strawberry time of year in the garden!  Like oranges taste, well, orange, and grapes taste purple, strawberries just taste red.  Does that make sense?  Sure cherries are red but they taste more scarlet or ruby to me — a little more complex.  If you want to taste a true red, it’s definitely a strawberry.  I’m glad we cleared that up!

This year we won’t have as many strawberries because we replanted two of three strawberry beds in the garden.  Every three years or so, it is recommended that you replant your beds to ensure vigorous growth.  This isn’t a hard and fast rule for the home gardener, but you’ll know when the time is right — you’ll notice less fruit production, smaller fruit, and a general decline in the overall health of your plants.  During the first season, you have to remove all of the flower clusters so the plants won’t produce fruit.  This promotes a more robust plant and better fruit production in future.  It’s a tough thing to do but be patient and you’ll be rewarded with a delicious crop the next year.

I plant two different types of strawberry plants:

  • June-Bearers which produce one crop per year.  This is a great variety if you want all the fruit at once to make batches of jam, for example.
  • Day-Neutrals.  These produce almost continuously June through the fall so you will always have a few fresh berries to enjoy throughout the season.

During my first picking this year, I had just enough strawberries to make these Gluten-Free Balsamic-Strawberry Crumbles.  Have you tried white balsamic vinegar?  It has a clean, bright taste and brings out the berry’s natural sweetness without changing the color or tasting sugary.

This recipe for “Gluten-Free Balsamic-Strawberry Crumbles” is as easy as 1, 2, 3, EAT!

1.  Toss the strawberries with the vinegar, sugar, and corn starch.  Divide among the prepared ramekins.

2.  Whisk together the almond meal, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.  Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or knead by hand until butter is evenly distributed and mixture is crumbly.

3.  Sprinkle crumble mixture on top of strawberries and top with almonds and sea salt.

4.  Enjoy!

Gluten-Free Balsamic-Strawberry Crumbles

Gluten-Free Balsamic-Strawberry Crumbles
 
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Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
18 minutes
Total time
28 minutes
 
Have you tried white balsamic vinegar? It brings out the berries natural sweetness without changing the color or tasting sugary in these "Gluten-Free Balsamic-Strawberry Crumbles."
Author: Brett@MisterMartha.com
Recipe type: Dessert
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 4 cups sliced strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ½ cup natural almond meal
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
  • ¼ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Spray four ramekins (12-ounce capacity) with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the strawberries with the vinegar, sugar, and corn starch. Divide among the prepared ramekins.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the almond meal, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or knead by hand until butter is evenly distributed and mixture is crumbly.
  4. Dividing evenly, sprinkle crumble mixture on top of strawberries and top with almonds and sea salt.
  5. Bake 18-22 minutes or until top is golden brown. Serve warm.
Notes
Oats used to be considered unsafe, but recent research has shown that a moderate amount of special pure oats is safe for most celiacs. Several companies produce oats specifically for the GF market. They are labeled gluten free.
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Gluten-Free Balsamic-Strawberry Crumbles

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Comments

  1. Lisa Keys says

    June 21, 2014 at 9:36 am

    Thanks for the gardening tips and this most wonderful recipe–who doesn’t like EASY & Delicious

    Reply
    • Brett says

      June 21, 2014 at 9:50 am

      Thanks Lisa! I’ve been enjoying your watching the progress of your garden this year! 🙂

      Reply
  2. CakePants says

    June 22, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    I’ve never had white balsamic vinegar before (nor have I had homegrown strawberries – I’m envious!), but I’ll have to snag some and then try this – it looks wonderful!!

    Reply
    • Brett says

      June 23, 2014 at 11:10 am

      Thank you! By the way: I LOVE the story behind your blog name!! 😉

      Reply
  3. Bill says

    June 25, 2014 at 2:48 pm

    I’m so jealous of your gardening skills, Brett! What a dream to have access to so many wonderful fruits and vegetables in your own back yard! These crumbles look so delicious and they’re extra special considering that you grew the strawberries! BTW, I love white balsamic vinegar, too. Awesome post and beautiful photos!

    Reply
    • Brett says

      July 4, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks, Bill! The garden is like having another full-time job but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. There’s nothing like walking out the back door into the garden and picking dinner. 😉

      Reply

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