Blackberry Crisp is a layer of fresh blackberries topped and baked with a sweet, crunchy oat crisp for the perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. It’s an easy dessert to prepare, and even easier to indulge and enjoy, both warm and cold! Serve a piece with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I also have a Blueberry Crisp with a double layer of crisp that you will also want to try!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Blackberries: Fresh blackberries are best in this dessert, and they are usually in season from late Spring to early Fall. But, you could use frozen berries (unthawed) if you have those on hand. If using frozen, keep in mind that they may release more moisture, affecting the texture of the crisp.
Oats: Look for old-fashioned oats, also known as rolled oats, for the crisp. They have a heartier texture, which contributes to the taste and texture of the crisp. If substituting quick (instant) oats, it may change the texture of the crisp.
Flour: All-purpose flour is used to coat the berries and in the crisp topping.
Sugar: Light brown sugar is used to sweeten the oat crisp. We had tested adding sugar to the berries, too, but the dessert was already plenty sweet.
Butter: I prefer using unsalted butter in most of my baking recipes. This helps you (the baker) control the amount of salt in a recipe.
Can I Use Different Kinds Of Berries?
Yes! While this recipe calls for blackberries, you could certainly use a different kind of berry. Try the dessert with blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or mixed berries.
How To Store Blackberry Crisp
To store blackberry crisp, first, let it cool to room temperature. Next, store it, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. If you want to warm it up before serving, heat it in the oven for about 10 minutes. But, it is also delicious cold!
Can I Freeze Blackberry Crisp?
Yes, you can freeze blackberry crisp. To freeze the blackberry crisp, first, let it cool to room temperature. Next, store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 2-3 months. When ready to enjoy, let the crisp thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Blackberry Crisp
Ingredients
- 4 cups (576 g) fresh blackberries
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (62.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8×8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the blackberries, flour, and vanilla. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
- To a medium bowl, add oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Using a fork, add pieces of the butter, combining until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter.
- Evenly spread the topping over the blackberry mixture.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until berries are bubbly and topping is golden brown.
- Serve warm or cold.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
I'm usually not a big fan of blackberries, but this blackberry crisp completely changed my mind! I love how easy it was to prepare – a delicious and hassle-free dessert that I'll definitely be making again!
Elizabeth
What a simple, but delicious dessert with the tart blackberries and thick, sweet oat topping. This one is a winner that a lot of people will love!
Rachael
Wonderful fruit crisp to mix up from traditional apple, the blackberries are perfectly complemented by that crisp topping! Serve warm with some ice cream or whipped cream and you have an amazing dessert!
Bella
So delicious! I love the sweetness and tartness that the blackberries bring. The topping pulls everything together!
Selena
When blackberries are in season, watch out! I'm going to be making this one all the time. So quick and easy and so delicious! I love the crispy topping.
Annabelle
This is my very favorite crisp recipe now! I've never had a crisp with blackberries, and oh my goodness I wish I would've tried one sooner!
This was so delicious and easy to put together. My husband just loved it. I recommend it for any occasion.
With blackberries coming in now in NC, I think I will have to give this a try. It looks so scrumptious
I made this when my brother and sister in law visited for a day. It was a huge hit. Plus I doubled the recipe!