Blueberry Thyme Crisp with Oat Topping

A refreshing twist on the classic fruit crisp — this Blueberry Thyme Crisp blends the sweetness of juicy blueberries with the subtle herbal aroma of fresh thyme. Topped with a golden oat crumble, it’s a perfect summer dessert that’s easy to make and hard to resist!

📝 Ingredients

For the blueberry filling:

• 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1–2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (finely chopped)

For the oat topping:

• 3/4 cup rolled oats

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven:
   Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish or individual ramekins.

2. Prepare the filling:
   In a mixing bowl, combine blueberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, zest, and thyme.
   Toss gently until evenly coated. Pour into your prepared baking dish.

3. Make the oat topping:
   In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
   Add cold butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to mix until crumbly.

4. Assemble and bake:
   Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the blueberry mixture.
   Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

5. Cool & serve:
   Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
   Delicious warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!

💡 Pro Tip:

Add a pinch of nutmeg or chopped nuts to the topping for extra depth and crunch.

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