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Blackberry Crisp

This blackberry crisp features juicy berries beneath a buttery, crispy oat topping. It comes together in 15 minutes and bakes in 35 minutes, making it a simple yet impressive dessert served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 6 cups fresh or frozen blackberries
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 and 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking dish or 10-inch round ceramic dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Oven mitts
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch square or 10-inch round baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine blackberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, cornstarch, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; gently fold to coat.
  3. Transfer the berry mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
  5. Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mixture and use your fingertips to rub it in until the topping resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the blackberry filling without pressing it down.
  7. Bake for 35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.