Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Add the butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, toss the blueberries with the granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and lemon zest.
- Divide the blueberry mixture between two 6-ounce ramekins or individual baking dishes.
- Sprinkle the crumb topping over the blueberries.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the blueberries are bubbling.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Interesting Facts
- Blueberries are a great source of antioxidants, which can help protect your body from free radical damage.
- Crumble is a traditional British dessert that is similar to a cobbler or a crisp.
- This recipe is easily adaptable – try using different fruits, such as peaches, apples, or cherries.
