Easy Blueberry Crisp
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Easy Blueberry Crisp
Description
This blueberry crisp starts with fresh or frozen blueberries combined with granulated sugar, lemon rind, lemon juice, and flour to thicken the fruit juices during baking. The topping consists of softened butter mixed with brown sugar, oats, flour, cinnamon, and optional sliced almonds, creating a textured and flavorful crust.
Baking the crisp at 375°F until the fruit juices bubble and the topping turns golden brown results in warm berries softened but retaining shape beneath a lightly crunchy oat and nut layer. The lemon elements add brightness to the rich sweetness.
The dessert is best served slightly cooled or warm, ideal with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of cream for contrast. It highlights blueberry flavor in a rustic, easy-to-make format suited for seasonal enjoyment or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 5 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 lemon
Topping
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup oats regular or quick
- ½ cup almonds optional, sliced
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Grate the rind of the lemon and squeeze the juice of half of the lemon.
- Toss blueberries, with sugar, lemon rind, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 3 tablespoons flour. Place in a 2qt baking dish.
- With a fork, combine the butter, brown sugar, oats, flour, nuts if using and cinnamon until crumbled. Sprinkle over blueberries.
- Bake 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly. Cool slightly and serve warm.
Notes
- Almonds are optional and not included in nutritional information.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 305IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 21.5mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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