The Blueberry Crumble Dessert is a delightful treat that combines the tartness of fresh blueberries with a buttery, crunchy topping. Perfect for any occasion, the dessert will have your friends and family coming back for seconds as they savor each warm bite topped with a scoop of ice cream.
If you’re caught without fresh blueberries, frozen ones work just as well, and might even save you a trip to the store. The recipe calls for light brown sugar, but feel free to use dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor. For those watching their sugar intake, substituting a sugar alternative should work, but the taste may vary. Always check for allergies when serving, especially with butter and oats included.
Pies & Tarts
Blueberry Crumble Dessert Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh blueberries or 1 (16 ounce) package frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 dash salt
- 1/3 cup butter, cubed or sliced thinly
- vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Toss 4 cups of blueberries with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in an ungreased 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of brown sugar with 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, then stir the mixture into the blueberries until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine 3/4 cup of quick-cooking oats, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and a dash of salt; mix well.
- Cut in 1/3 cup of cubed or thinly sliced butter into the dry mixture using a fork until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the oat mixture evenly over the blueberry layer in the casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered in a preheated 350°F oven for about 40 minutes, or until the topping turns light brown and the blueberries are bubbling.
- Serve warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
Part of our Homemade Pie and Tart Recipes collection — Part 1 of 5:
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