One of the best parts of summer is berry season. Take full advantage of the abundance and freshness of blackberries by making The Best Blackberry Crisp. The fruit becomes warm and bubbly in the oven and the crunchy streusel topping adds a balance of texture. The Best Blackberry Crisp is a beautiful balance of tartness, sweetness, fruitiness, and richness. Of course, ice cream is a necessary addition as it cools down the dessert.
Ingredients
For the topping:
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, cut into small pieces
For the fruit:
- 8 cups fresh blackberries, washed and dried
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- vanilla ice cream, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, 1 cup of the flour, the brown sugar, and the salt.
Step 3 –Using a pastry blender or a fork, add the butter and combine until the mixture is crumbly. Set the topping aside.
Step 4 –In another mixing bowl, add the blackberries, the sugar, the remaining flour, and the lemon juice and stir until combined.
Step 5 –Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan and place the fruit mixture into the bottom.
Step 6 –Top the fruit mixture with the topping mixture.
Step 7 –Bake until the fruit is bubbling and the crisp topping has turned golden-brown, about 45 minutes.
Step 8 –Allow the crisp to rest for 10-15 minutes.
Step 9 –Serve topped with the vanilla ice cream.