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A delectable homemade blueberry crisp with a golden oat topping, served in a white fluted dish and garnished with fresh blueberries.
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Blueberry Crisp

This classic blueberry crisp is bursting with juicy berries and topped with a buttery, oat-filled crumble, perfect for a comforting dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 455

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Filling
  • 5 cups fresh blueberries or frozen, do not thaw
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Oat Topping
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter 1 stick, cut into small pieces

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Pastry blender (optional)

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish (or a 2.5-quart casserole dish) with butter or cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the blueberries, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir just until the blueberries are evenly coated. Pour the berry mixture into your prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
  3. In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using your fingers, a pastry blender, or a fork, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the oat topping mixture over the blueberry filling in the baking dish. Don't press it down; you want it to be light and crumbly.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly around the edges and the topping is golden brown and crisp. If the topping starts to get too dark, you can loosely tent it with foil.
  6. Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set up a bit. Serve warm.

Notes

Want to switch it up? Feel free to add a quarter cup of chopped pecans or sliced almonds to the oat topping for extra crunch and nutty flavor. This crisp is absolutely divine served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream! You can make the crisp ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 15-20 minutes, or until warmed through, before serving.