Cobblers, Fruit Crumbles, and Pies have been around since the Roman Empire, and this one is sure to make any baker happy since its simplicity is a sure winner for those who want something fast and easy!
During the peak of blueberry season, we stock up on the sales and freeze them so we can enjoy this crumble dessert all year long.
Besides being a delicious blueberry dessert, it can be transformed just by substituting your favorite fruit, so don't skip the recipe if you're not a blueberry fan we got you covered!
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Easy and Homemade Scratch Cake Steps
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
- In a bowl toss the berries with the lemon juice, sugar, and vanilla
- Add to the prepared baking dish.
- In a clean bowl add the flour, oats, and brown sugar then add the butter using a fork to make a crumble topping until coarse crumbs form.
- Spread this on top of berries. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until it starts to turn slightly browned.
Shopping List
- fresh blueberries (or frozen blotted dry)
- lemon juice
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- Crumble Topping:
- all-purpose flour
- old fashioned rolled oats
- dark or light brown sugar
- cinnamon
- salt unsalted butter, cubed
Tips
- make sure the butter is cold
- I prefer to set the crumble in the refrigerator until ready to top the berries to keep cold
- baking time will vary depending on the pan that can be used
- this crumble taste the best warm and on the first day (reheat in the microwave for 11 minutes)
- cube the butter first before adding to the mixture for the best results
- if using frozen berries make sure you blot off any ice with paper towels first
- quick oats or old-fashioned oats can be used in this recipe
- any fresh fruits you prefer can be substituted for blueberries see the list below
Fruit Substitution Suggestions
- Diced Mango
- Chopped Apples
- Diced Fresh Cherries
- Diced Peaches
- Chopped Pears
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Strawberries chopped
Tools You May Need
- Mixing bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Paper towels
- Baking pan
- Lemon juicer
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Blueberry Crumble Serving Ideas
We love blueberry with vanilla ice cream, but you can serve this plain slightly warm and a dollop of whipped cream.
This dessert is so easy and a classic that has been loved by many for years.
For those who are not blueberry fans look at the optional substitutions to make a different crumble!
Yield: 8
Blueberry Crumble
Blueberry Crumble is one of the most popular searched-for blueberry recipes because it's not only delicious it's super easy to make! The recipe below takes maybe 35 minutes from start to finish.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 24 MinTotal time: 34 Min
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen blotted dry)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats
- 1/2 cup dark or light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees and grease a 9 x 9 baking dish or deep dish pie plate.
- Toss the berries in a bowl with the juice, granulated sugar and vanilla. Add to the prepared baking dish.
- In a clean bowl add the flour, oats, and brown sugar then add the butter using a fork to make a crumble topping until coarse crumbs form.
- Spread this on top of berries. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until it starts to turn slightly browned.
- This dessert is delicious served with your favorite ice cream, whipped cream, or dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
Tips
- make sure the butter is cold
- I prefer to set the crumble in the refrigerator until ready to top the berries to keep cold
- baking time will vary depending on the pan that can be used
- this crumble taste the best warm and the first day (reheat in the microwave for 11 minutes)
- cube the butter first before adding to the mixture for the best results
- if using frozen berries make sure you blot off any ice with paper towels first
- quick oats or old-fashioned oats can be used in this recipe
- any fresh fruits you prefer can be substituted for blueberries see list below
Fruit Substitution Suggestions
- Diced Mango
- Chopped Apples
- Diced Fresh Cherries
- Diced Peaches
- Chopped Pears
- Raspberries
- Blackberries
- Strawberries chopped
Nutrition Facts
Calories
322.52Fat (grams)
12.27 gSat. Fat (grams)
7.39 gCarbs (grams)
52.32 gFiber (grams)
2.79 gNet carbs
49.53 gSugar (grams)
33.39 gProtein (grams)
2.98 gSodium (milligrams)
79.64 mgCholesterol (grams)
30.5 mgBased on calculations online subject to change in quantities and ingredient brand you choose to use. Refer to your doctor for health information, this is just a tool used and approximate measurements.
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