Fresh Strawberry Oatmeal Crisp in a Cast Iron Skillet

It is just about impossible to resist the sweet flavors in this Strawberry Oatmeal Crisp recipe. This Strawberry Crisp in a Cast Iron Skillet is sugary, sweet strawberries topped with a crunchy, buttery oatmeal crisp to make a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Skillet desserts have become a regular on our treat menu around here, while I love making a good, warm, gooey Double Chocolate Skillet Cookie, or Apple Cinnamon Cake, you really can’t beat the simplicity of this Strawberry Crisp with Oatmeal in a Cast Iron Skillet.

This made from scratch strawberry crisp is easy to make and only takes a few simple ingredients. This strawberry dessert is packed with a sweet, tangy flavor and topped with a crispy, butter oatmeal crumble that adds the perfect flavor and texture.

Why Bake Strawberry Crisp in a Cast Iron Skillet

• Crisp, golden topping-Cast iron is great at hoding heat evenly, helping that oat and brown sugar topping bake up extra crisp.
• Juicy, fruity filling – The even heat from the cast iron skillet helps the strawberries break down perfectly, creating a sweet, jammy filling.
• Rustic presentation – Serve this right out of the skillet for a rustic, cozy dessert that looks just as good as it tastes!
• Stays warm longer – Since cast iron holds heat so well, the crisp stays warm and gooey while you dish it up (and maybe go back for seconds).

Don’t Have a Cast Iron Skillet?

This strawberry dessert crisp recipe can be made in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Simply, grease the pan and follow the recipe according to the recipe instructions in the recipe card below and bake as directed.

*Frozen strawberries can be used in place of the strawberries, or you can follow my recipe for a Mixed Berry Crisp using frozen berries.

How to Make Strawberry Oatmeal Crisp in a Cast Iron Skillet

Grease up your cast iron if it needs it and lets walk through how to make this simple strawberry crisp dessert recipe:

1. Prepare Strawberry Base– dice strawberries into small, bite sized pieces. Place into the prepared cast iron skillet and add in the flour, cinnamon, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla and sugar. Stir in the skillet to coat the strawberries and combine the mixture.

2. Prepare the Oatmeal Topping– in a small mixing bowl combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour over the melted butter and mix until everything is coated and the crumb mixture resembles coarse sand.

3. Bake– Sprinkle the oatmeal crumb topping over the strawberry mixture and bake in an oven set to 375º F for 30-35 minutes. The crisp will be bubbly on the bottom and the oatmeal topping will be browned and crispy.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot will a scoop of vanilla ice cream
• Add a dollop of homemade whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
• Eat it straight from the skillet!

Storage and Leftovers

This recipe is best served warm the day it is made, it can be stored to eat the next day.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 days, any longer and the crisp will be so mushy it is inedible.

I do not recommend making this ahead and serving later, this is best made and consumed the day it is made.

Do not store the crisp in the cast iron skillet.

Other Cast Iron Skillet Dessert Recipes to Try:

These are some of our other favorite skillet desserts that are always crowd-pleasers:

Strawberry Oatmeal Crisp Skillet Dessert Recipe

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