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Blueberry Granola Crisp

Jul 6, 2023 ·

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Delight your palate with my fabulous gluten-free granola berry crisp, a dessert where simplicity meets gourmet. A symphony of fresh blueberries, crunchy granola, and a hint of lemon dance together in this easy-to-make, heartwarming dish.

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Key Ingredients

Gluten-Free Granola

Gluten-free granola is the star of our dessert, giving it a unique texture and a nutty taste that contrasts delightfully with the sweetness of the blueberries. This ingredient is not only delicious, but also rich in fiber and nutrients, making our dessert both tasty and beneficial for your health.

Corn Starch

Corn starch acts as a natural thickener in our recipe. It binds the juices released from the blueberries during baking, creating a delightful sauce that envelops the berries and intensifies their flavor.

Fresh Blueberries

Fresh blueberries lend our dessert its vibrant color, sweet taste, and health benefits. These little gems are packed with antioxidants and vitamins, offering a refreshing and nutritious burst of flavor with every bite.

Brown Sugar

Brown sugar is essential for adding a depth of flavor that white sugar simply can't match. It imparts a slight molasses taste to the dessert, complementing the natural sweetness of the blueberries and enhancing the overall flavor profile.

Lemon Juice

The addition of lemon juice brings a tangy counterpoint to the sweetness of our dessert. It not only heightens the taste of the blueberries, but also gives our granola berry crisp a refreshing, zesty twist.

Vanilla Extract

A hint of vanilla extract adds a layer of warm, inviting aroma to our dessert, creating a balance between the sweetness and the acidity of the other ingredients.

Butter

Butter brings everything together, adding richness to the dish and allowing the granola to bake into a crisp, golden topping. Its creamy texture and delicate taste make it the secret ingredient that transforms our dessert from simple to sublime.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Gluten-Free Granola Berry Crisp

  1. Preheating: Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees. This ensures a steady, optimal temperature for baking, creating a crispy granola topping and a warm, gooey blueberry filling.
  2. Preparation of the Granola Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free granola with the cubed butter. Mixing these together allows the granola to absorb some of the butter's creaminess, giving it the perfect texture for the topping.
  3. Creating the Berry Mixture: In a separate bowl, blend together the brown sugar, fresh blueberries, corn starch, and lemon juice. This combination of ingredients creates a sweet yet tangy mixture, perfect for contrasting with the crispiness of the granola topping.
  4. Assembly: Pour the berry mixture into an 8x8 baking dish. By spreading it evenly, you will ensure an even bake and a balanced flavor in each bite.
  5. Topping: Top your berry mixture with the prepared granola, creating a deliciously crunchy layer that contrasts with the juicy berry filling.
  6. Baking: Bake your dessert in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. The result is a warm, golden granola topping with a vibrant, juicy blueberry filling bubbling up around the edges.
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Blueberry Granola Crisp

This recipe for blueberry granola crisp is a delicious and healthy breakfast or dessert that is perfect for any time of day. The crisp is made with granola, oats, blueberries, and a sweet topping.
4 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups gluten-free granola
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons butter cubed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free granola and cubed butter. Mix well until the granola is evenly coated with butter. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix together the brown sugar, fresh blueberries, corn starch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Ensure that the blueberries are well coated with the mixture.
  • Pour the berry mixture into an 8x8 baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the prepared granola mixture over the top of the berries, covering them completely.
  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown and the berry mixture is bubbling around the edges.
  • Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm and enjoy the delicious combination of sweet blueberries and crunchy granola.
Keyword blueberries, blueberry crispt, gluten free crisp, gluten free granola, granola crisp
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