Simple Baked Berries

These baked berries have a satisfying balance of sweet and tart flavors. Theyโ€™re delicious on their own for a simple dessert, and also make a nice topping for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or toast.

Why Bake Berries?

Baking berries intensifies their sweetness and adds complex flavor by caramelizing their natural sugars. It also releases their juices and creates a syrupy consistency, which makes them perfect for toppings.

Baked berries in a vintage glass dish with an antique silver spoon.

Ingredients and Substitutions

I used a mix of fresh blackberries and blueberries in this recipe, but you can use any type of berries you like. Raspberries or strawberries would be delicious. Frozen berries work too and are a great option if berries arenโ€™t in season.

Lemon juice adds a touch of acidity to balance the sweetness of these roasted berries. I recommend using fresh lemon juice as opposed to bottled if possible.

A small amount of whole wheat flour helps thicken these berries nicely. You can substitute all purpose flour or a gluten-free flour blend if you prefer.

I sweetened this dish with coconut sugar, but you can substitute any type of sweetener you prefer. If youโ€™d rather use a liquid sweetener such as maple syrup, I recommend increasing the flour to 2 tablespoons to ensure the berries thicken enough.

Optional Additions

To give these berries an extra layer of flavor, add 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon zest. Other types of citrus zest such as orange, lime, or grapefruit work too.

Vanilla extract is another tasty optional addition that works well in this dish. 1 teaspoon is perfect.

How to Make Baked Berries

Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Next youโ€™ll add the berries, coconut sugar, lemon juice, whole wheat flour, and salt to a mixing bowl, then gently mix.

Berries, coconut sugar, whole wheat flour, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.

Transfer the berry mixture to an 8-inch baking dish.

blackberries, blueberries, and other ingredients in a glass square baking dish.

Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbling and thickened. Let the berries cool to room temperature before serving. They will continue to thicken as they cool.

Roasted berries in a glass dish.

Storage and Freezing

Store these berries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months, then thaw in the fridge before serving.

More Berry Recipes to Try

These raspberry popsicles are refreshing and delicious.
This vegan berry cake is perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Baked berries in a vintage glass dish with an antique silver spoon.
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Baked Berries Recipe

These baked berries are easy to make and perfect as a topping on oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, or toast. Or enjoy them on their own for a simple dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 85kcal

Equipment

  • 8-inch baking dish

Ingredients

  • 4 cups berries (any type)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar (or substitute your preferred sweetener)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour (or substitute all purpose flour)
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add 4 cups berries (any type), 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to a mixing bowl, then gently mix.
  • Transfer the berry mixture to an 8-inch baking dish.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until bubbling and thickened.
  • Let the berries cool to room temperature before serving. They will continue to thicken as they cool.

Notes

  • Store these berries in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or in the freezer for up to three months, then thaw in the fridge before serving. Optional additions include 1 teaspoon of lemon zest or vanilla extract.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.7g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 0.8g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 69.2mg | Potassium: 75.1mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 13.8g | Vitamin A: 57.3IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 10.6mg | Iron: 0.3mg
Baked blackberries and blueberries in a glass dish.
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