Why We Love This Blueberry Crisp Recipe
We love crisps and crumbles for summer entertaining. Even on a hot day you can’t resist scooping into a warm, sweet, gooey, perfectly crumbly serving of a fruit crisp. (So long as it is loaded with cold ice cream, of course!) They have the same appeal as classic homemade pies, yet take much less time and effort to make. This easy Blueberry Crisp recipe is a must-have for your lineup of seasonal baked goodies. It’s made with mostly pantry staple ingredients, it’s quick to prepare in under an hour, and tastes of sweet summer memories! When the berries are ripe in summer, a fresh blueberry crisp is one of my absolute favorites. However, you can make this fabulous treat any time of year with frozen blueberries. We also include sliced almonds in our crisp topping for some extra crunch and nutty flavor. It’s simply delicious!
Ingredients You Need
For the Blueberry Filling –
Blueberries – fresh or frozen (no need to thaw) Sugar – granulated white or coconut sugar Lemon – fresh juice and zest Cornstarch – to thicken the filling Salt – a pinch to balance the sweetness
For the Blueberry Crisp Topping –
All-purpose flour – or preferred gluten-free alternative Oats – old-fashioned are best, but quick cooking will work Brown sugar – light brown, packed Butter – unsalted, cold and cubed Cinnamon – or apple pie spice blend Salt – just a touch Almonds – sliced (optional)
How to Make a Blueberry Crisp
Preheat the oven and set out either a deep 8 x 8-inch square, a 9 x 9-inch square, or a 2-quart round dish. Any of these sizes will do well! Combine all of the blueberry crumble filling ingredients in a large bowl. Stir everything together well so the berries are coated in the sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Be gentle so as not to squish the blueberries. Carefully pour the blueberry mixture into the baking dish and spread out evenly. Pro Tip: If your baking dish is deep enough, you can mix these ingredients right in the dish to reduce clean-up and make this a one-pan blueberry crumble recipe. Now let’s make the crisp topping! Add the flour, oats, light brown sugar, cubes of cold butter, cinnamon, and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Either use a pastry blender tool, or your hands, to mix the ingredients together until the butter is broken into small pea-sized pieces. Then, if using, mix in the sliced almonds with a large spoon. Otherwise, you can move on to the next step. Once combined, sprinkle the crumble topping over the blueberries in the pan. Don’t push down too much—we want the crumble mixture to stay right on top of the fruit filling. Place the blueberry crisp in the oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, until the crisp topping is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbling around the edges. Pro Tip: Place a lined baking sheet on the rack directly under the crumble. That way, any bubbles that overflow will be caught by the sheet and will not wind up on the bottom of the oven. Once done allow the blueberry crisp to cool for at least 5-10 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
Cool the crisp a bit before serving with a scoop (or two) of vanilla ice cream. It’s also delicious with a big dollop of whipped cream. This blueberry crumble is irresistible as a summery dessert or sweet afternoon snack. Depending on the time of day, I love a serving with a cold glass of milk or a hot cup of coffee.
Recipe Variations
Fruit – This old fashioned crisp recipe is easy to make with nearly any fruit! Try fresh or frozen strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, pitted cherries, or other seasonal produce. Gluten-free – Use your favorite GF-friendly all-purpose flour replacement, and be sure your oats are also gluten-free. Dairy-free – Substitute traditional dairy butter with a plant-based alternative that is easy to cube. Serve this blueberry crumble with vegan non-dairy ice cream! Make ahead – Crisps can be frozen before or after baking. Make them in foil pans to give away as edible gifts! If baking from frozen, increase the bake time to 50-60 minutes.
Looking for More Classic Dessert Recipes? Be Sure to Try:
Fresh Blueberry Pie with Almond Pie Crust Mixed Berry Cobbler Cups Bisquick Peach Cobbler Recipe Strawberry Shortcake Skillet Cobbler Fresh Strawberry Crumble with Pistachio Crust Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (Strawberry Crumble)
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