A very simple blueberry crumble that tops fresh, sweet blueberries with a crumbly, cookie-like topping. The perfect combination.
Blueberry Crumble
Serious grocery shopping needs serious forethought. How many times have I been out shopping, only to realize that I’ve forgotten to write down a recipe? Many more times than I’d care to mention.
Just the other day, I was out at our local farmer’s market. A great place to shop for produce, to be sure, but not known for its wifi access.
I had been planning to pick up some fruit to make a crumble (I’m nearly obsessed with fruit crumble), but in my haste to leave the house I had neglected to write down the apple crumble recipe that I was adapting.
Thankfully, I had finally broken down and bought a smartphone that week, so I was able to pull up the recipe and check to see how much fruit I would need. Turns out that I needed about 4 cups of fruit.
Of course, not only had I forgotten to write down the recipe, but I couldn’t remember whether we had any cinnamon left in the pantry. And cinnamon was an integral part of the recipe, so I couldn’t leave it to chance.
No worries, right? I just called my husband right from there and asked him to check the pantry for me. Luckily, I had plenty of cinnamon left, so no need to stop at the spice table (other than gratuitous pleasure shopping).
It’s funny how useful I’ve found that phone, after going without one for so long. From cooking and baking prep, to keeping in touch with the people at home, I feel much more able to access what I need, when I need it. And that means I have everything required to take care of the important stuff.
Like blueberry crumble.
Blueberry Crumble
A very simple blueberry crumble that tops fresh, sweet blueberries with a crumbly, cookie-like topping. The perfect combination.
Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/3 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- Pinch of salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter completely softened but not melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. Place the blueberries in a medium sized casserole dish or a 9 inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, and butter. Mix and mash with a fork until the whole mixture sticks together loosely (like dry cookie dough) and there is no loose sugar or flour dust in the bowl.
- Break the mixture into chunks and drop them evenly over the top of the blueberries. Place in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the crumble on top is nicely browned.
- Let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm; over ice cream is a real treat!
If you like blueberries, you should also try my delicious Blueberry Pound Cake and this Apple Blueberry Flip Flop. They’re both absolutely wonderful!
Ridhima
This looks super yum!! Gorgeous!
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Katie
Thank you! It’s one of my favorites.
Stephanie
This looks delicious! Love the fresh fruit and cinnamon, too. I always use my phone for recipes – especially for shopping. It’s so nice not to have to worry about using up data with this plan for all those shopping needs while in-store! #client
Katie
If you like cinnamon, you should try some true Ceylon cinnamon. It’s divine! I started using it last year and now I won’t use anything else.
Tammilee Tips
This looks so good to make for a breakfast! I love the option of prepaid phones with how much we travel having a good phone on us is crucial for communication. Love that you get a free movie from VUDU too!
Katie
It’s a great perk! I just have trouble deciding what to watch… 🙂
Donna Ward
I, too, love, love fruit crumble recipes – to tasty and yours looks excellent!! Thanks for sharing
It’s so cool to be able to look things up like you did when we are out and about and then not have to worry about your data plan 🙂
Katie
You’re welcome. I really am enjoying the freedom of data!
Danielle Des
Love the close up photos. Looks so delicious.
Katie
Thank you! I love to take closeup shots.
Aileen Adalid
Ah that looks so good! AND easy to make too. Fruit crumbles are really a joy to it. I will try whipping this out 😀
Katie
It really is easy. I used to make it several times a week just because I loved it so much!
Susan Quackenbush
This post couldn’t have better timing! I’ve been trying to find healthier alternatives for breakfast and this is absolutely perfect! I’m going down to get the ingredients right away! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe! 🙂
Katie
I hope you like it! The same recipe can be used for many fruits- apple, blackberry, pear, or mixtures of any bakeable fruit you like. Enjoy!
Tami
Awe, the blueberry crumble looks yummy! I don’t know how we ever survived without our smart phones and data. I use my phone for so many things, so much more than as a phone.
Katie
It is funny, isn’t it? I grew up without a cell phone- didn’t buy one until I was in my twenties, and back then, the phones certainly weren’t “smart.” 😉
Tiffany
I had the LG G Stylo and loved it. It actually convinced me to leave my iPhone and make the android switch!! Oh and I am so happy you got all you needed for this recipe because it looks absolutely delicious!!
Katie
Thanks! I am having so much fun playing with my new phone.
vidya sudarsan
Your blueberry crumble looks so yummy! sounds like a great alternative to plain oatmeal for breakfast. I like all the ingredients in your recipe and have them at home. I’m tempted to try this out 🙂 btw, love the pictures you have posted here..
Katie
Oh yes, this makes a fantastic breakfast. I have mine with a cup of cold milk. Thanks for the photo compliment!
Sarh S
My 5 year old is a super picky eater and I bet he would love this! Two of his favorite and most healthy picks that he WILL eat! I will have to try this for him, I bet I could even make it “cereal” to possibly get him to be more likely to eat it.
krystal
I have two Walmart Family Mobile phones and thought they were so easy to set up. I always need a phone with a powerful camera for blogging on the go and also easy messaging. I know they have a big selection! #client
Yerin
Your blueberry crumble looks yummy!
Pictures are amazing.. fantastic! Wanna try some..hah
Katie Moseman
Thank you! It’s one of my favorite recipes, especially when I can get some fresh local blueberries.