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best one-bowl blueberry crisp

July 17, 2023 Leave a Comment

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Blueberry Crisp is truly the best summer dessert! Fresh blueberries are baked to juicy sweet perfection under a crisp, buttery oat topping. The ingredients are simple, and this recipe comes together in no time – perfect for a special occasion, or for when you’re craving the taste of summer. Be sure to serve this piping hot, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

A pie dish of blueberry crisp, topped with vanilla ice cream, with a spoon digging in. this recipe

If you’ve never made blueberry crisp, you are missing out on a truly delicious dessert! I always forget how good blueberries are until I make a blueberry cobbler, crisp, or pie – and then I’m amazed all over again at this summery delight. Let’s make one together!

Updated: July 2023.

Why you’ll love this easy Blueberry Crisp:

  • Juicy Blueberries â€“ Fresh summer blueberries are baked to juicy perfection and enhanced with a bit of lemon, vanilla, and cinnamon.
  • Classic Fruit Crisp Topping – Our gorgeous blueberries are nestled underneath a flavorful crisp topping! The crunchy topping is the perfect contrast to the tender, fresh fruit.
  • Quick Dessert – This easy dessert takes minimal prep work and can be ready to serve in about 1 hour and 15 minutes!
Plates of blueberry crisp topped with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredient Overview:

As always, the full recipe with measurements & directions can be found at the bottom of this post.

  • Fresh or Frozen Blueberries – The star of the show! Use fresh berries, or frozen. If using frozen, do not thaw them first.
  • Lemon Juice & Zest – A bit of fresh lemon juice and zest beautifully compliment the flavor of the blueberries!
  • Vanilla Extract – Every dessert needs a splash of vanilla to compliment the other flavors.
  • Cinnamon – Just a pinch of cinnamon makes this dish taste so good – I love using a pinch of cinnamon in any stone fruit or berry dessert. 
  • Flour – A bit of flour helps thicken the blueberries, so you don’t have a runny, watery filling. 
  • Oats – I recommend using whole old-fashioned oats, not quick oats.

Ingredient Substitutions:

  • Dairy-free – Use your favorite dairy-free butter to make this into a dairy-free and vegan blueberry crisp.
  • Gluten-free – I haven’t tried the topping with a gluten-free flour, but let me know if you do try it! You can use 2 tablespoons of corn starch in the filling in place of the flour.

How to Make this Blueberry Crisp Recipe Step-by-Step:

Step 1: Make Blueberry Filling. Stir together the blueberries and remaining filling ingredients, making sure to get everything well mixed in. Let this blueberry mixture rest while you mix up the topping, and it will start to get nice and juicy.

A pie dish filled with the blueberry filling.

Step 2: Make Topping. Cut cold butter into a mixture of flour, oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the fruit filling.

The crisp topping on the blueberry filling, before being baked.

Step 3: Bake. Bake the crisp as directed in the recipe card below. It will be very bubbly and juicy!

The baked blueberry crisp.

Serving + Storing this Recipe:

Look at that summer goodness! This is best when it’s fresh and hot from the oven – but let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving. You must enjoy this with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream – it’s a match made in heaven! Once cooled to room temperature, you can store leftovers in the fridge, well-covered with plastic wrap or transfer to an airtight container.

A close-up of a spoon scooping into the blueberry crisp.

Expert Success Tips:

  • Oven Thermometer – An oven thermometer will tell you if your oven is actually running at the temperature you set it to. Your oven may not be accurate. Accurate oven temperature is crucial for most bakes, so I leave an oven thermometer in at all times to keep an eye on my oven’s calibration.
  • Kitchen Scale – A food scale is the best way to make sure your flour is at the proper weight, since amounts will vary SO widely based on how you measure it, as well as the measuring cup you use, as they are not standardized.

FAQs:

Can I make this blueberry crisp ahead?

No, I don’t recommend that. It’s best eaten fresh from the oven!

Can I use a different baking pan?

Yes, a 8 or 9-inch round pie plate or an 8×8 or 9×9 square pan will all work.

Can I mix in other fruits?

Yes! See recipe variations below.

Baked crisp topped with scoops of ice cream.

Recipe Variations:

  • Peach Blueberry Crisp – Use half peaches and half blueberries!
  • Peach Cherry Blueberry Crisp – Use 2-3 medium peaches, 6 ounces of dark sweet (or tart!) cherries, and 6 ounces blueberries.
  • Blueberry Cherry Crisp – Use half blueberries and half cherries. Dark sweet cherries or tart cherries both work. Add a bit of sugar to taste with tart cherries, and be sure to halve your cherries. If using frozen fruit, keep frozen.
  • Crumble Topping – Use the crumble topping from my Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble if you want a Blueberry Crumble!

Special Tools:

  • Pastry Cuter â€“ This makes cutting the butter into the flour SO easy! They’re inexpensive and easy to find.

More Blueberry Recipes to Love:

  • Double Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake
  • Blueberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
  • Strawberry Blueberry Pie
  • Baked Blueberry Streusel Donuts
  • Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins
  • Skillet Peach Blueberry Cobbler Recipe
  • Blueberry Spinach Salad with Honey Balsamic

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A round dish of blueberry crisp topped with ice cream, with a serving spoon digging in.

Best One-Bowl Blueberry Crisp

Truly the best summer dessert! Made with fresh blueberries, baked to juicy, sweet perfection under a crisp golden topping. The ingredients are simple, and this recipe comes together in no time – perfect for a special occasion, or anytime you're craving the taste of summer. 
5 from 2 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Keyword: Summer Desserts, Easy Fruit Desserts
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 533kcal
Author: Stephanie Simmons

Ingredients

For the Blueberry Filling

  • 5 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen If using frozen, do not thaw
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

For the Crisp Topping

  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp cold salted butter (1 stick + 1 tbsp, or 9 tbsp, or 127 grams)

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat your oven to 375° F. Get out a deep 9-inch pie dish or 9×9 square baking dish.
  • Make the Blueberry Filing: Stir together all blueberry filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl or in your baking dish. If the filling is a bit too much for the baking dish you have, you can always add a bit to a small ramekin and bake it alongside the big dish.
  • Make the Topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, oats, salt, and cinnamon. Cut the butter into large chunks and add it to the dry ingredients. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or clean hands, until you have a crumbly mixture with pieces of butter the size of blueberries (some will be smaller). Give the filling one last stir, and sprinkle this evenly over the top of the blueberry filling. (Add a handful or two to your extra ramekin if you went that route).
  • Bake: The filling will be very bubbly, so I recommend putting down a piece of foil on the rack below the rack you bake this on, to catch drips. Bake for 52 to 57 minutes. The topping will be golden brown and the filling will be very bubbly.
  • Serve + Store: Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving, and enjoy with vanilla ice cream! This is best when it's fresh out of the oven, but leftovers can be covered and kept in the fridge for a 3-4 days. Reheat gently before eating leftovers, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 533kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 541IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg

 

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