Summer Blueberry Cherry Oat Crisp
Celebrate the flavours of BC with this Blueberry Cherry Crisp, made with fresh local fruit and topped with a golden oat crumble. Naturally sweetened and full of summery goodness, it’s a simple and satisfying dessert—especially with a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, or yogurt on top!
Ingredients
Fruit Filling
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups fresh pitted cherries
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Crisp Topping
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup almond flour (or all-purpose flour)
1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional – pecans or almonds work well)
1/3 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup melted coconut oil or butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, toss together all fruit filling ingredients. Transfer to a greased 8x8" baking dish or similar.
In another bowl, mix all topping ingredients until crumbly and well combined.
Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit mixture.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream, yogurt, or a dollop of whipped cream