Description
If you’re looking for a dessert that celebrates the delicious and unique flavor of huckleberries, then Huckleberry Crisp is the perfect choice! This dessert combines the sweet-tart flavor of wild huckleberries with a buttery, crumbly topping that’s baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen huckleberries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine huckleberries, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gently toss until the berries are evenly coated. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add cubed butter and cut into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
- Assemble the Crisp: Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the huckleberry mixture.
- Bake the Crisp: Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use Fresh or Frozen Berries: If using frozen huckleberries, thaw and drain them before using.
- Adjust the Sweetness: Increase or decrease sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Add Nuts: Mix in chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- Don’t Overmix the Topping: Keep the topping crumbly to get the perfect texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Huckleberry Crisp, Wild Huckleberry Dessert, Berry Crisp, Fruit Crisp, Huckleberry Dessert