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Blueberry Crisp Recipe: A Classic Dessert with a Twist
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Blueberry Crisp Recipe: A Classic Dessert with a Twist

A cozy summer dessert featuring juicy blueberries and a cinnamon-spiced crumb topping. Baked to golden perfection in under an hour, this easy vegan-friendly recipe balances natural fruit sweetness with a buttery, crunchy texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Seasonal Desserts
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh blueberries
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (cold)
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp non-alcoholic halal vanilla essence
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Wash and drain blueberries thoroughly.
  3. Mix blueberries with 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla essence in a bowl.
  4. Cut cold butter into 1/2-inch cubes.
  5. Combine remaining flour, sugar, oats, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  6. Work butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse sand with visible clumps.
  7. Spread blueberry mixture into a 9-inch baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle crumb topping evenly over fruit.
  9. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  10. Cool 5 minutes before serving with whipped yogurt or vegan ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 45mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22g

Notes

Use frozen blueberries if fresh are unavailable
Coconut sugar can be substituted for lower glycemic index
Increase cinnamon to 1 1/2 tsp for warmer spice profile
Cast iron skillet enhances crisp-to-fruit ratio
Cover with tin foil during last 10 minutes if browning too quickly

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