Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
3 pint

blueberries

0.75 cup

sugar

1 tbsp

cornstarch

0.25 tsp

salt

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.5 tsp

nutmeg

ground

1 unit

lemon

zest of

1 tbsp

lemon juice

1.5 cup

flour

0.66 cup

brown sugar

8 tbsp

unsalted butter

cold

Step 1
~7 min

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2
~7 min

Gently combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon zest in a bowl.

Step 3
~7 min

Add lemon juice to the blueberry mixture if desired for extra tartness.

Step 4
~7 min

Transfer the fruit mixture to a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 5
~7 min

In a separate bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.

Step 6
~7 min

Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 7
~7 min

Sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the blueberry filling.

Step 8
~7 min

Bake for approximately 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a crispier topping, add chopped nuts to the crumble mixture.

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate (sweet and fruity)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Top with whipped cream.

Dust with powdered sugar.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Vanilla Ice Cream
Whipped Cream

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Comfort food dessert often served at gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Summer BBQs

Occasion Tags

Dessert
Summer
Holiday
Party

Popularity Score

70/100