Old Fashioned Blackberry Crisp
Fresh blackberries with sugar and a hint of lemon are baked with a crispy, crunch oat topping in this classic dessert that everyone loves. Don't forget the vanilla ice cream!
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients
For the topping
- 3/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold butter cut into small pieces
For the fruit
- 4-5 cups fresh blackberries 24-36 ounces, washed and dried
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon.
- Cut in the butter with a pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly; set aside.
- In a separate bowl combine the blackberries, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
- Lightly grease an 8 or 9-inch square baking dish. Spread the blackberry mixture evenly in the pan. Sprinkle the oatmeal topping over the blackberries.
- Bake for about 45 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly and topping is golden. Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.