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Blackberry Crisp Using Frozen Blackberries

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Cool Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings

Ingredients

For the Crumble Topping:

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and cubed

For the Filling:

  • 32 ounces frozen blackberries do not thaw
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

To Make the Crumble Topping:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
    1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Add the cold, cubed butter and use clean hands or a pastry cutter to work it in until the mixture is crumbly and holds together when pressed.
    6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Place the topping in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.

To Make the Filling:

  • In a large bowl, toss the frozen blackberries with the sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and cinnamon until evenly coated.
    32 ounces frozen blackberries, 1 cup granulated sugar, 4 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Remove the chilled crumble topping from the fridge and sprinkle it evenly over the blackberry filling.
  • Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  • Let it cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1.5 cups of crisp. Actual calories will vary.
  • This recipe makes about 10 cups total depending on how much berries cook down.
  • Blackberries: I used two 16-ounce bags of frozen blackberries from Wal-Mart. Any brand will work!
  • Cornstarch: If you'd rather not use cornstarch, try all-purpose flour or arrowroot. I've always had the best luck with cornstarch.
  • Texture/Liquid: Blackberries release quite a bit of liquid as they bake. It's up to you if you want to add more cornstarch to thicken it up a bit. I don't like to use any more than 4 tablespoons since it gives the crisp a gelatin-like texture as it cools.
  • Other fruit: Sometimes I'll add some cherries or blueberries in place of some of the blackberries and that helps naturally thicken the crisp.
  • Topping: Make sure there are no dry patches when you mix the crumble topping. If there is any flour in the bowl that's left unmixed, it will remain flour as the crisp bakes.
  • Storage: Cover leftovers and store them in the fridge for 3–4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Blackberry Crisp Using Frozen Blackberries
Serving Size
 
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
305
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
64
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
203
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
58
g
19
%
Fiber
 
6
g
25
%
Sugar
 
40
g
44
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
405
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
 
45
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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