Blueberry Crisp

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This easy blueberry crisp is made with simple ingredients like blueberries, lemon juice, and flour and is topped with a golden crumble on top. It is the perfect healthy summer dessert and we love eating it a la mode!

Blueberry crisp in a pan with two spoons.
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Bursting Blueberry Crisp

Is there anything better than a blueberry crisp with a naturally sweet blueberry filling and a crumbly and golden topping? We think not! This blueberry crisp is tart, sweet, and easy to whip up in no time.

We’ve been obsessed with all things blueberries. Our blueberry cobbler is a new fav and you can’t go wrong with blueberry muffins or blueberry banana bread. We also have a similar sheet pan blueberry crisp recipe that was based off of this one that serves a party (think 4th of July!).

why we love this blueberry crisp

  • If you have leftover blueberries it is a great way to turn plain old blueberries into a delicious dessert.
  • You only need 10 ingredients to make this blueberry crisp recipe.
  • It is a healthier dessert option.
  • This blueberry crisp recipe is the perfect bbq side!
Blueberries tossed in flour.

Ingredients You Need

  • Blueberries- while we used fresh blueberries in this recipe, frozen blueberries work too.
  • Vanilla extract– tossing the blueberries in a little vanilla extract adds the perfect amount of dessert flavor to any recipe.
  • Lemon juice– lemon juice adds citrus and balances the sweetness of the blueberries with a little tartness.
  • White whole wheat flour– you need flour for both the blueberry filling and the blueberry crisp topping.
  • Salt– the salt in this recipe enhances all of the flavors this blueberry crisp recipe.
  • Rolled oats– the rolled oats in the blueberry crisp topping adds a bite and they turn the most delicious golden brown color.
  • Light brown sugar– we sweeten the oat topping up with a little brown sugar.
  • Butter– the butter acts as a both a binder for the topping and creates the perfect golden brown color.
Blueberry crisp toppings in a bowl.

Substitution Options

Don’t have everything you need for this recipe or do you want to make a substitution? Here are some options!

white whole wheat flour –> all-purpose flour or almond flour

rolled oats–> quick cooking oats

light brown sugar–> white sugar or maple syrup

butter–> coconut oil

Make it Vegan

To make this recipe vegan, make sure to swap the butter for coconut oil or vegan butter.

Make it Gluten-Free

To make it gluten-free, swap the white whole wheat flour for a gluten-free flour blend and make sure to use certified gluten-free oatmeal.

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Blueberry crisp with a golden oatmeal topping.

FAQ

Fresh or frozen blueberries for blueberry crisp?

We always prefer fresh blueberries but frozen blueberries will work just fine! You can also use blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries! If you have all three check out our triple berry crisp!

Can you freeze blueberry crisp?

We recommend freezing the blueberry crisp before baking. Make the blueberry crisp recipe as written in a freezer and oven-safe container. Cover the container with saran wrap and freeze until ready to prepare the crisp. Why freeze it? Make this dessert recipe for family and friends (or yourself) to have a dessert recipe on hand for last-minute gatherings.

Why add flour to a crisp?

Adding flour to the blueberry filling is the thickening agent in the blueberry crisp.

Do you have to refrigerate blueberry crisp?

Yes, we recommend refrigerating the blueberry crisp, covered, for up to 5 days.

Why is my blueberry crisp soggy?

Your blueberry crisp is probably soggy due to the moisture content in the blueberries. This is why we recommend tossing your blueberries in flour before baking. It will help crease a nice, thick blueberry filling.

Blueberry crisp in a baking dish with a thick blueberry filling and a golden oat topping.

How to Make Blueberry Crisp

  1. Mix the blueberry filling ingredients. Add the blueberries, flour, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt in to a bowl. Toss the ingredients together.
  2. Make the topping. Place the oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and softened butter into a separate bowl and cut the ingredients together until they are a cookie dough consistency.
  3. Layer the ingredients. Pour the blueberries in a greased 9×9 baking dish. Sprinkle the topping over the blueberry filling.
  4. Bake. Place the blueberry crisp in the oven and bake at 375ºF and bake for 30 minutes, cover with tin foil, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  5. Let it cool. Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes. This is important because it allows the blueberry filling to thicken to perfection.

Add-ins and toppings

Add-Ins

It is always fun to mix things up by adding ingredients into the crumble topping! Below are some fun ideas!

  • sliced almonds
  • chopped pecans
  • flax seeds

Toppings

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A bowl of blueberry crisp with ice cream.
5 from 1 vote

Blueberry Crisp

This blueberry crisp is made with a perfectly sweet blueberry filling and crumbly oat topping made with rolled oats, brown sugar, and butter.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
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Ingredients 

For the Filling

For the Crumble

Instructions 

  • First, preheat the oven to 375ºF and spray a 9-inch x 9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Next, place all of the ingredients for the filling into a large bowl and mix to combine. Transfer into the baking dish and set aside.
    blueberries in baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, prepare the crumble. Combine all ingredients with a wooden spoon and use your hands if needed. Make sure the butter is softened so that you can create a delicious, crumble topping.
    blueberry crisp topping ingredients in bowl.
  • Transfer the crumble topping on top of the berries, making sure that it’s evenly spread out.
    uncooked blueberry crisp in baking dish.
  • Place crumble into the oven and bake at 375ºF for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, cover with tin foil. Then, place back into the oven and continue baking for 15 more minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 272 kcal, Carbohydrates: 40 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 12 g, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 13 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Photography: photos taken in this post are by Erin from The Wooden Skillet.

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Linley has played an important role in the success of Fit Foodie Finds over the last 10 years. She is an incredible home cook and has an amazing palate. She is the brain behind our recipes and has spent thousands of hours developing, testing, and perfecting the delicious meals you see here at Fit Foodie Finds.

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eileen
eileen
June 6, 2023 6:04 am

5 stars
Love everything about this recipe EXCEPT what can I do to sub the butter in the topping
Thank You
Could applesauce be a good sub??