Description
This Healthy Blueberry Crisp recipe is a delicious and nutritious dessert that combines fresh or frozen blueberries with a wholesome oat and nut topping. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and flavored with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this crisp is baked to golden perfection, making it a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Blueberry Filling
- 5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the crisp.
- Prepare Blueberry Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, maple syrup, cornstarch, lemon juice, and nutmeg, stirring until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Transfer Filling: Pour the blueberry mixture evenly into an 8×8 inch square baking pan or a 9-inch pie plate.
- Mix Crisp Topping: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, chopped pecans, and chopped walnuts. Stir to blend the dry ingredients well.
- Add Wet Ingredients to Topping: Add the applesauce, maple syrup, cinnamon, and kosher salt to the oat and nut mixture, stirring until everything is fully combined forming a moist topping.
- Assemble Crisp: Spoon the oat topping evenly over the blueberry mixture in the baking pan, covering the fruit completely.
- Bake: Place the assembled crisp in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the oat topping turns a golden brown color.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crisp to cool for 10 to 15 minutes after baking before serving to set and enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries based on availability; if using frozen, do not thaw before mixing.
- Almond flour can be substituted with whole wheat flour for a different texture or dietary preference.
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts lightly before mixing them into the topping.
- Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- To keep the crisp gluten-free, ensure the oats used are certified gluten-free.
