Small Batch Blueberry Crisp
Summer must be here, because we are knee-deep in blueberries. What a wonderful thing to be knee-deep in too, right? This past week, we picked blueberries with friends, and, let me just say, those babies go a looonngg way. Even after we had eaten our fill, our fingers stained purple and bellies stuffed, we still had an abundance of fruit leftover. Naturally, we had to bake it. So today, you’re getting a recipe for small batch blueberry crisp- the perfect treat to share with the humans under your roof.
A Case for Small Batch Desserts
I adore smaller-portioned desserts. As much as I love baking, there’s always the business of what to do with it all once it’s been baked. Ice creams, breads, and even cookies do fine in the freezer, but some things, (like this small batch blueberry crisp!) are best eaten immediately. So I’ve started playing more with smaller portions, baking in containers that are perfectly sized for my family of five. No leftovers to worry about and just enough for everyone.
Small Batch Blueberry Crisp
This blueberry crisp is a near-perfect recipe for fresh summer blueberries. Here, with few ingredients and simple preparation, the blueberries shine. Best served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dessert is simultaneously refreshing and comforting.
To make it, we start with the fruit filling. We toss our blueberries with sugar, lemon zest, and cornstarch. That entire mixture pours into a one quart baking dish. Next, we put together the topping which is nothing more than butter, brown sugar, flour, oats, and cinnamon. Crumble the wet topping onto the fruit, distributing it evenly until consistent throughout. Finally, it gets a bake in the oven. Once bubbly and finished, this dessert is sweet, flavorful, and the perfect accompaniment for vanilla ice cream.
Give this small batch blueberry crisp a whirl the next time you get your hands on fresh berries! Happy Baking!
If you like this blueberry crisp you should try:
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Brown Butter Peach Berry Crumble
Skillet Fruit Pancake
Blueberry Maple Pie
Blueberry Galette
Small Batch Blueberry Crisp
This small batch blueberry crisp feeds a small crew and features fresh berries, lemon zest, and a brown sugar oat topping!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4-5 Servings
- Category: Dessert
Ingredients
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed,
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon, divided
- Pinch of Salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 cups blueberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium bowl, stir to combine to brown sugar, oats, four, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the butter just until combined and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the remaining cinnamon, sugar, and cornstarch. Toss in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and blueberries. Pour the fruit mixture into a 1-quart baking dish and top with crumbled bits of the oat mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling slightly throughout the entire skillet. Allow to cool slightly before serving with scoops of ice cream or whipped cream.
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