Description
This blueberry crisp features sweet blueberries and bright lemon, topped with a satisfying, crunchy lemon zest crumble. It’s a versatile, family-friendly dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 4–5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.5 cup (113 g) cold butter, cubed
- Zest of 1 fresh lemon
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare Fruit Filling: Gently toss 4-5 cups of blueberries with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp all-purpose flour, and 0.5 cup granulated sugar in a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Create Zesty Topping: In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 0.5 cup packed brown sugar, the zest of 1 lemon, and 0.25 tsp salt. Cut in 0.5 cup (113 g) cold, cubed butter using your fingers or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Bake the Crisp: Evenly spread the crumbly topping over the prepared blueberries in the baking dish. Bake at 375(deg)F (190(deg)C) for 40-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy, and the fruit filling is bubbly.
Notes
Ensure fruit isn’t overly wet to prevent a soggy bottom; the 1 tbsp of flour helps thicken juices. Use cold butter and avoid overmixing for the best crumbly topping. If the topping starts to brown too quickly, tent loosely with aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes of baking. Serve with plain Greek yogurt for a protein-packed snack or lighter dessert. Blueberries can be substituted with mixed berries or sliced peaches. For dietary needs, use a certified gluten-free flour blend and gluten-free oats for a GF version, or vegan butter/coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 calories
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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