Description
Homemade blueberry crumble delivers sweet summer memories with golden, crisp streusel topping and juicy berries nestled beneath. Warm, buttery crumble promises delightful comfort perfect for sharing with friends around a rustic kitchen table.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberries and Fruit:
- 4 cups (960 ml) fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon zest
Thickeners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (16 g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring an even cooking environment for the blueberry dessert.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, gently combine blueberries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, coating the berries thoroughly to enhance their natural sweetness.
- Transfer the aromatic blueberry mixture into a prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a smooth base for the crumble.
- Create the crumble topping by blending flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl until well integrated.
- Incorporate cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients, using fingertips or a pastry cutter to break down the butter until the mixture resembles rustic, coarse crumbs.
- Generously distribute the crumble topping across the blueberry filling, ensuring complete coverage for a crisp, golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, watching for a rich golden-brown topping and bubbling fruit filling that indicates perfect doneness.
- Allow the crumble to rest and slightly cool for 10-15 minutes, permitting the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Serve warm, accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream or a delicate dollop of whipped cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Choose ripe, plump blueberries for the most intense flavor and juiciest filling.
- Toss blueberries gently to prevent crushing and maintain their delicate texture.
- Adjust sugar levels based on the sweetness of your blueberries, tasting the filling before baking.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free flour blend in the crumble topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 48 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg