Description
This blueberry lilac crumble is a fragrant, fruit-forward dessert with juicy blueberries and a crisp buttery topping. Floral lilac adds a delicate spring flavor that makes it feel extra special.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup lilac blossoms, gently cleaned and stems removed
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a small baking dish or pie plate.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the blueberries, lilac blossoms, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Toss gently, then spread the mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the blueberry mixture.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the crumble cool for at least 10 minutes before serving warm on its own or with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Use culinary lilac blossoms only, and avoid any flowers that may have been treated with chemicals.
- Frozen blueberries can be used; add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch if needed.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or plain yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
