~Fresh juicy strawberries topped with a buttery crumbly oat topping makes an excellent summer dessert especially when served with vanilla ice cream and/or topped ~with whipped cream.

~Prep Time:  10 minutes.  Cook Time: 35 minutes.  Servings: 8.  

~Ingredients:
~5 heaping cups fresh strawberries, washed, hulled and quartered                                                                                                                                                              ~1/4 cup granulated white sugar                                                                                                                                                                                                                       ~1 teaspoon vanilla extract                                                                                                                                                                                                                               ~3 Tablespoons cornstarch                                                                                                                                                                                                                      ~Topping:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ~1 cup all purpose flour                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ~3/4 cup old fashioned oats                                                                                                                                                                                                                            ~2/3 cup granulated white sugar                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ~2/3 cup packed brown sugar                                                                                                                                                                                                                           ~1/2 teaspoon salt                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ~3/4 teaspoon cinnamon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ~1/2 cup melted butter, (1 stick)

~Instructions:

~Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a deep dish pie plate or a large baking dish, (8"X8"), with butter or cooking spray and set aside.

~Combine the chopped strawberries and sugar in a large bowl and mix until strawberries are fully coated with the sugar.  Add the cornstarch and vanilla extract and ~again stir until the strawberries are evenly coated.  Pour into prepared baking dish and even out.

~For the topping, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, granulated white sugar salt and cinnamon.  Mix well.  Pour melted butter over and again mix well until coated ~and crumbly.  Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the strawberries.

~Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes until fruit is bubbly and topping is golden brown.  Allow to cool slightly before serving.  Serve with valilla ice cream ~and/or whipped cream.  ENJOY!

  Strawberry Crisp