Gluten-Free Blackberry-Apple Crisp
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
In this simple blackberry-apple crisp recipe, blackberries meld beautifully with a mix of heirloom apples and just a bit of lemon. Tuck it all under a buttery oat topping, bake for an hour, and top with ice cream, whipped cream, or creme fraiche for a stunningly good fall dessert.
Recipe Type:
Dessert
Keyword:
blackberry-apple crsip
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients
- Filling
- 6 medium apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cane or granulated sugar
- 1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Zest of 1 lemon plus 2 tablespoons juice
- Topping
- 2 cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup cane or granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 8 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a deep 7 x 11-inch baking dish.
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Toss filling ingredients together in a large bowl. Set aside while you prepare the topping.
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In the bowl of a food processor, combine oats, sugar, spices, and salt. Pulse butter into the mixture, just until it’s well incorporated.
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Spoon fruit into the prepared baking dish and top with the oat mixture.
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Bake 50 - 60 minutes, or until the filling is bubbling vigorously and the topping is light golden.
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Cool 30 minutes or longer. Serve with good vanilla bean ice cream, lightly sweetened whipped cream, or a dollop of crème fraîche.