The Taste of Summer...

   

   Warm, juicy berries, a crunchy crumble topping and creamy vanilla ice cream... the taste of summer!  It doesn't get any better than warm summer nights, al fresco dining, and a decadent dessert to share with friends and family.  Bake up some memories and enjoy the season and all its goodness.

You Will Need:

~ 6 cups of assorted berries (I used strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and tossed in some golden delicious apples)

~ 1/4 cup granulated sugar

~ 1 teaspoon of vanilla

~ 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed

~ 1/2 cup all purpose flour

~ 1 teaspoon cinnamon

~ 3/4 cup rolled oats

~ 1 stick of butter cut into pieces, room temperature

~ 12 frozen tart shells (baked according to package directions before filling)

 Directions:

• Combine berries, white sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl and toss to combine
• Fill baked tart shells with the fruit mixture
• For the topping mix the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and oats together in a dry bowl
• Using a pastry blender (or a fork) cut the butter into the dry mixture until a crumble starts to form
• Sprinkle topping evenly over each berry filled tart

• Bake in an oven pre-heated to 375 until the berries are bubbling and the topping is golden brown
• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top 

Thanks to Sunshine & Hurricanes for inspiring this recipe!