by Traci · 08/15/2023

Easy Blueberry Crisp

Name: Easy Blueberry Crisp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 pint Blueberries ((2 cups) fresh or frozen); 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup; 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice; 2 teaspoons Cornstarch (or 1 teaspoon arrowroot); 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1/4 cup Rolled Oats; 1/4 cup Oat Flour (or All Purpose Flour); 1/4 cup Sliced Almonds (optional); 1 tablespoon Sugar; 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt; 2 tablespoons Oil

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The best blueberry crisp has a jammy blueberry filling under a crisp oatmeal topping. It's quick, easy, and made with fresh or frozen blueberries.

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1) Why you'll love this blueberry crisp

2) Ingredients you'll need

3) How to make blueberry crisp

4) Recipe tips

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Why you'll love this blueberry crisp

My blueberry crisp recipe is the best way to turn juicy blueberries into a dreamy, comforting dessert. Just like our favorite peach crisp recipe, five minutes of prep means you can make it on short notice. 30 minutes of hands-off baking gives you a scrumptious, jammy baked blueberry filling under a crispy oatmeal and almond topping. Grab a spoon!

You'll also love knowing that this dessert is vegan and gluten free. I'll let you decide if it meets your definition of a healthy blueberry crisp. Either way, even if you're not vegan or gluten restricted, it's hard to believe a blueberry dessert this decadent is approved for both.

Lastly, this blueberry filling is naturally sweetened with the blueberries and maple syrup. This means you can feel good about adding your favorite ice cream.

Ice cream is melted over warm blueberry crisp in iron skillet with serving spoon

Ingredients you'll need

Blueberries - Use fresh or frozen blueberries in equal amounts.
Maple syrup - Any liquid sweetener can work for this recipe.
Lemon juice - This adds a bright flavor to the sweetness of the blueberries.
Cornstarch or arrowroot - Either will work (see recipe below for conversion).
Vanilla extract - This brings the flavors together.
Rolled oats - If you have to use instant oats, it's perfectly fine.
Almond flour - Use almond meal, finely ground almonds, or even ground walnuts. If you don't have this, simply substitute rolled oats.
Sliced almonds - These are optional for added texture. Any nuts can be used or none at all, if preferred.
Sugar - I prefer coconut sugar, but any variety can be used.
Oil - I love the flavor of coconut oil for this recipe, but any oil will work.

Blueberry crisp ingredients in glass mixing bowls next to iron skillets

How to make blueberry crisp

Full instructions are in the printable recipe below! Enjoy my step-by-step photos.

First, preheat your oven to 350°F. Make the blueberry filling by tossing blueberries with maple syrup, lemon, cornstarch, and extract. Then, transfer this mixture to your prepared baking dish. I like to divide the blueberry mixture in half and use mini iron skillets or an 8 x 8 baking dish.

Blueberries and cinnamon in glass mixing bowl

Next, combine rolled oats, flour, almonds, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and oil in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle this topping over the blueberry mixture.

ingredients for blueberry crisp topping in glass mixing bowl

oat topping is sprinkled over blueberries in iron skillet

Bake the blueberry crisp for 30-40 minutes in your preheated oven. Allow the crisp to cool at room temperature for about 5 minutes. Serve warm and devour! Ice cream is optional but always recommended!

Recipe tips

A mini cast iron skillet adds a rustic touch, but any bakeware can be used for this recipe, including ceramic, aluminum, and glass.
Enhance the blueberry flavor by adding a sprinkle of nutmeg or cardamom to the blueberry mixture before baking.
To make ahead, assemble your blueberry crisp in a baking dish, cover, and refrigerate for up to two days before baking. For ceramic dishes, let it come to room temperature first to prevent thermal shock.
In my test kitchen, I've found no variation in baking times between fresh or frozen blueberries. This makes it perfect for off-season baking!

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