Simple Blueberry Crisp with Maple Syrup

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Love the flavor and sweetness of fresh blueberries? This Blueberry Crisp with Maple Syrup is one simple dessert that you have to make! The best part about this delicious treat is that it’s easy and fast to make. That means that you’re not going to have to wait long at all to enjoy that wonderful blueberry sweetness.  Even if you missed blueberry picking, I always find fresh blueberries, even organic, in stores to have this year round.

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Simple Blueberry Crisp with Maple Syrup

The best part of a dessert with this type of crust is that sweet flavor and taste. I’ll never forget how it tastes to take that very first bite. I love being able to have the natural sweetness of the blueberries be the star of the show. 

If you’re looking for pie flavor without having to actually bake a pie, I really think that you’re going to enjoy this recipe. The crisp (or blueberry crumble as I call it) is a simple dessert recipe that packs so much taste.

Ingredients needed to make Blueberry Crisp

• 4 c. fresh blueberries, rinsed
  
• ¼ c. real maple syrup
  
• ¾ t. ground cinnamon
  
• ½ t. ground allspice
  
• ½ t. dried rosemary (or 1½ t. fresh, finely chopped)
  

Topping Ingredients:

• ¾ c. old-fashioned rolled oats
  
• ¼ c. almond flour
  
• ¼ c. almonds, sliced
  
• ¼ c. honey, preferably local
  
• 2 T. unsalted butter, melted
  
• 1/8 t. table salt

Optional, to Serve:
1 c. Greek yogurt, whipped cream, ice cream as a topping

How to Make Old-Fashioned Blueberry Crisp

Place top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 350°F.  

Place blueberries in a large bowl. Add maple syrup, cinnamon, allspice, rosemary, and salt. Toss to combine and set aside.  

Combine the topping ingredients in a separate bowl and stir until oats are thoroughly coated and all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.  

Pour blueberry mixture into a 10” cast iron skillet and spread into an even layer.

Spread the topping evenly across the top in a uniform layer, as well.  

Place into preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. If the top layer is nicely browned at this point, cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning. Bake for another 15-20 minutes or until the blueberry crisp is nice and bubbling. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes.  

Serve warm with some Greek yogurt or another topping and enjoy. 

 

What is the best way to reheat this blueberry recipe?

I really enjoy eating this dessert warm so when it comes to reheating, I simply pop it into the oven and warm it up slowly that way. 

There are other methods as well like slowly in the oven but I find that the microwave does a great job. 

Can you use frozen blueberries?

You can but this might result in your having a lot of extra liquid coming out of the blueberries as they thaw and leak out water. 

I always use fresh because I don’t mind fresh blueberry juice as I’m snacking away on my serving. 

Does this dessert have to be eaten warm?

Actually, no. I think that it tastes pretty  good when it’s served up at room temperature as well! I do suggest warming it if you’re eating it with ice cream because the melted ice cream is a fun treat! 

Make certain to check out my other delicious dessert recipes, too!

• Strawberry Shortcake Dessert with Sweet Biscuits and Fresh Strawberries
• Slow Cooker Pineapple Cake with Coconut
• Homemade Peach Cobbler with Simple Crust

 

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