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Blueberry Crisp Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Blueberry Crisp recipe delivers a comforting, sweet-tart dessert featuring fresh blueberries baked under a golden, crunchy oat topping. The combination of lemon zest and vanilla highlights the fresh berry flavors, while warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger add depth. Perfectly baked in a cast iron skillet or baking dish, this crisp is an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Fruit Filling

  • 3 1/2 cups blueberries (rinsed and patted dry)
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter (cold and cut into cubes)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375˚F (190˚C) to prepare for baking the crisp.
  2. Mix Fruit Filling: In a large bowl, toss the blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and ground ginger ensuring all the fruit is evenly coated. This mixture thickens during baking and infuses the fruit with flavor.
  3. Prepare Baking Dish: Pour the coated blueberry mixture into an 8-inch cast iron skillet or an 8×8 inch baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray. Set this aside while you prepare the topping.
  4. Make Crisp Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the cold butter into this dry mixture until coarse crumbs form, creating the crisp topping texture.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the fruit filling. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes until the topping begins to brown.
  6. Reduce Heat and Continue Baking: Lower the oven temperature to 325˚F (163˚C) and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the crisp cool for 10-20 minutes to allow the filling to set slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries; if using frozen, do not thaw before baking to prevent sogginess.
  • For extra crunch, add chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the topping.
  • This dessert pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
  • Make sure the butter is cold to achieve the desired crumbly texture in the topping.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/blueberry-crisp-recipe/