Description
Homemade blueberry crisp turns summer’s sweetest harvest into a rustic dessert dream. Buttery oat crumble tops juicy berries, creating a mouthwatering finale that will make blueberry lovers swoon and linger at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Mixture:
- 4 cups (580 grams) fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (90 grams) old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Topping Fat:
- 1/2 cup (115 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal baking environment for a delectable dessert.
- Gently toss fresh blueberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic vanilla extract in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Carefully transfer the seasoned blueberry mixture into a well-greased 9-inch baking dish, ensuring an even distribution.
- In a separate bowl, blend rolled oats, all-purpose flour, rich brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Work cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse, crumbly texture.
- Evenly sprinkle the crumb topping over the prepared blueberry base, covering the entire surface.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown topping and bubbling fruit filling.
- Remove from the oven and let the crisp rest for 10-15 minutes, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
Notes
- Swap fresh blueberries with frozen ones for year-round enjoyment, thawing and draining excess liquid before mixing.
- Adjust sugar levels based on blueberry sweetness, tasting the fruit beforehand to ensure perfect balance.
- Create gluten-free version by using alternative flour like almond or coconut flour and certified gluten-free oats.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the topping for deeper aromatic notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg