How to Make Chef John's Blackberry Crisp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crisps are the perfect way to enjoy the bounty of summer fruits, and this blackberry crisp recipe from Chef John is sure to become a staple in your dessert repertoire. This easy-to-make dessert is bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe blackberries, while the buttery, oat-based crumble topping provides the perfect amount of crunch. Whether you have a surplus of blackberries from your garden or just picked up a few pints from the farmers' market, this recipe is a delicious way to showcase...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh blackberries, washed and drained well
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup quick cooking oats
  • ⅓ cup flour
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¼ cup softened butter
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Place berries in large bowl. Pour in lemon juice; sprinkle sugar evenly over berries. Gently stir to combine. Transfer to prepared casserole dish. Gently pat down berries with the back of a spoon and level the surface.
  • Place rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl. Mix together with a fork until mixture is blended and crumbly, about 1 minute.
  • Distribute crisp mixture over the top of the berries and smooth out with a tip of a fork so all berries are covered.
  • Bake in preheated oven until dark and berries are bubbling, about 45 minutes. Allow crisp to cool somewhat and firm up. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    197 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 15mg
    • Sodium: 64mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 166mg