Description
This classic Blueberry Crisp recipe features a luscious, juicy blueberry filling topped with a crunchy, buttery oat topping. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it’s a simple yet delicious dessert that highlights the fresh flavor of blueberries. Enjoy it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or on its own for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 6 cups fresh blueberries (about 3 pints)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking your crisp.
- 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 fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, and cornstarch. Toss with a spoon or spatula to blend the ingredients evenly, ensuring the berries will be thickened during baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. This makes up the dry base for the crisp topping.
- Add Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the oat mixture until the texture becomes sandy and you see some pea-sized chunks of butter remaining.
- Mix and Form Topping: Use your hands to gently squeeze the mixture together. Break the topping into clumps with your fingers for a perfect crumbly texture.
- Assemble Crisp: Evenly distribute the butter-oat topping over the blueberry filling in the baking dish, making sure to cover the berries well.
- Bake: Place the assembled crisp in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Check if it’s bubbling and the topping is golden brown. If not fully cooked, bake for an additional 10-20 minutes. Note that baking times vary depending on pan size; a larger 7×11 inch pan might need up to 60 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes. This resting time helps the filling set before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can use frozen blueberries if fresh are not available; just thaw and drain any excess liquid before using.
- Adjust sugar amount based on the sweetness of your berries and personal preference.
- For a nuttier crunch, consider adding chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans to the topping.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven or microwave before serving for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
