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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
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Prepare the streusel:
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In an electric mixing bowl on low speed, using the paddle attachment, beat flour, sugars and salt briefly to combine.
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Add the butter, increase the mixer speed and beat.
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Watch closely, and as soon as the streusel is light and beginning to come together, stop beating. The dough should consist of pea-size balls. Don't overmix, or you'll have clumps.
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Refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Prepare the fruit:
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In a large mixing bowl, stir together the berries, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract and salt. Allow to stand for 5 minutes.
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Spoon the strawberry mixture into a large baking dish or 6 to 10 individual ovenproof dishes.
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Cover the fruit with large balls of streusel, mounding streusel crumbs around them.
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Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, depending on the size of the dish. Rotate the dish from the top to the bottom oven shelf halfway through the baking time.
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When the top is crisp and the fruit is soft and bubbling, the dessert is ready.
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Some hints:.
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Chilling the mixing bowl and the beaters for an hour or so before you prepare the streusel will make a more tender topping.
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Use any combination of berries that you like.
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This dessert is best served warm with vanilla ice cream.
