Wild Blueberry and Blackberry Crisp Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
Description:
This delightful dessert is perfect for cozying up on a chilly day. Featuring the intense flavor of wild blueberries and the rich sweetness of blackberries, this crisp fills your home with an irresistible aroma as it bakes. A delightful departure from the traditional apple crisp, this recipe was discovered in House and Home magazine.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Blueberries |
| 1 | Blackberry |
| 1/4 cup | Sugar |
| 1/4 cup | Flour |
| 1/2 | Lemon juice |
| 3/4 cup | Old fashioned oats |
| 3/4 cup | Flour |
| 2/3 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/2 tsp | Ground ginger |
| 1/4 tsp | Ground nutmeg |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 7 tbsp | Unsalted butter |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Prepare Fruit Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, blackberries, lemon juice, lemon zest, 1/4 cup of flour, and sugar. Toss gently until the berries are evenly coated.
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Assemble Crisp: Lightly butter a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the berry mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Prepare Topping: In a blender or food processor, combine 3/4 cup of flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt. Pulse until the ingredients are well combined.
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Incorporate Butter: Add the unsalted butter to the mixture and pulse until the topping forms moist clumps.
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Top Fruit Mixture: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the berry mixture in the pie dish, covering it completely.
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Bake: Place the pie dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the berries are bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm, either on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
This Wild Blueberry and Blackberry Crisp is a wonderful way to enjoy the vibrant flavors of fresh berries in a comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re serving it for a weeknight treat or as a delightful finish to a special meal, this crisp is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike!
