Description
This Blueberry Crisp is a classic dessert that’s both comforting and easy to make. Sweet, juicy blueberries are topped with a buttery, crumbly oat topping and baked until golden and bubbly. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, especially when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Filling:
- 6 cups fresh blueberries (about 3 pints)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
Instructions
- Blueberry Filling:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Filling:
- In your baking dish (8×8 inch, 8-inch round, 9×9 inch, 9-inch round, 7×11 inch, or any 2-2.5 quart dish), combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch.
- Toss with a spoon or spatula to combine.
- Topping:
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add Butter:
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients.
- Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the mixture.
- Mix until the texture is “sandy,” with some pea-sized clumps of butter.
- Use your hands to squeeze the mixture together.
- Assemble Crisp:
- Use your fingers to break the topping into clumps and evenly distribute it over the blueberries in the baking dish.
- Bake:
- Bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Check to see if the crisp is bubbling and if the topping is golden.
- If not, bake for an additional 10-20 minutes. (Baking time may vary depending on the size of your pan. For example, a 7×11 inch pan might take 60 minutes.)
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the crisp to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Frozen Blueberries:
- Substitute the fresh blueberries with the same amount of frozen blueberries.
- Do not thaw the blueberries before using.
- Use high-quality frozen blueberries for best results.
- Gluten-Free Option:
- Use certified gluten-free rolled oats, such as Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Oats, to make this crisp gluten-free.
- Other Berries:
- You can incorporate other berries like strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- Ensure the total amount of berries equals 6 cups.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 300kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg