Vegan Blueberry & Rosemary Crisp is an easy and delicious dessert that takes full advantage of the summer fruit season. Eat this sweet and savory vegan blueberry crisp for breakfast, a mid-day snack, and of course, for dessert. If you love blueberries as much as we do, you should take a look at our lemon blueberry muffins, our blueberry thyme skillet pie, blueberry basil salad dressing, and our easy blueberry pancakes.
Originally published on August 12, 2014 and updated on June 18, 2019.
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THE EASIEST BLUEBERRY DESSERT
I opened the fridge this morning and discovered that the hubby and I were on the same blueberry wavelength this weekend, because we each purchased a one pound container of organic blueberries.
Two pounds of sweet and tangy balls of antioxidants. Oh yeah, that could only mean one thing – a healthy blueberry & rosemary crisp!!
Don’t you love it when good things just seem to land in your lap?
Like when an unexpected check shows up in your mailbox, or a friend invites you over for a glass of wine (or whine) when you’re having a bad day?
Well, finding an abundance of blueberries in my fridge felt like one of those windfalls, because it gave me an excuse to make one of my favorite desserts.
Blueberry crisp is one of the easiest fresh blueberry recipes to make. It only takes a few simple steps and some time in the oven before you're going to be able to dig into a delicious and somewhat healthy (as far as desserts go) treat.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CRUMBLE, A COBBLER, AND A CRISP?
This is an excellent question and it needs to be answered, because it's confusing to many people.
Although all three are baked fruit desserts, there is a difference because of the toppings.
WHAT IS A COBBLER?
A cobbler has a thick biscuit like topping that covers the entire pan of fruit.
We like to make drop biscuits and drop the biscuit dough evenly over the fruit and then bake it until it's golden brown and delicious.
WHAT IS A CRISP?
A crisp is very similar to a crumble, only it has oats in the topping to give it a crispy texture.
You can also add chopped nuts to a crisp.
WHAT IS A CRUMBLE?
A crumble is similar to a crisp. The topping is like a streusel, only it doesn't have oats or nuts. It's made with butter, sugar, and flour.
Unless you're a strict stickler for rules, a crisp is a crumble and crumble is a crisp. 😉
WHAT INGREDIENTS DO YOU NEED TO MAKE A VEGAN BLUEBERRY & ROSEMARY CRISP?
You only need eight simple ingredients to make this healthy blueberry crisp. Here's what you'll need:
- 8 cups of organic blueberries - make sure they're plump and juicy. You don't want shriveled up blueberries.
- 2 cups of rolled oats
- 1 cup of stoned ground flour - this makes it healthier and the flour has a nice nutty flavor.
- 1 cup of walnuts - you'll want to chop them.
- 1 stick of vegan butter - Miyoko's or Earth Balance Soy Free is what we use.
- 3 tablespoons of pure maple syrup - you'll want to use good quality maple syrup, not the fake stuff.
- 2 tablespoons of fresh rosemary - feel free to omit this, but don't. It's seriously delicious with the blueberries.
- ½ teaspoon of kosher salt
Let’s talk about the rosemary for a minute.
Were you questioning that one ingredient? It’s kind of like that old game, One of These Things is Not Like the Other. Can’t you just hear that little jingle from Sesame Street?
Anyway, the rosemary compliments the blueberries and adds a little savory flavor to the mix. If you don’t like it you can skip it, but I wouldn’t. It really does make a difference.
HOW TO MAKE A VEGAN BLUEBERRY & ROSEMARY CRISP
You're going to love how easy this is to make.
STEP ONE
Wash the blueberries in a colander and let the excess water drain, then pour them onto a clean towel or a few paper towels and gently pat them dry.
You'll want to start with dry blueberries because when they cook they'll make their own liquid in the crisp. If you start with wet blueberries the crisp will be too watery.
STEP TWO
In a food processor, pulse the flour, oats, walnuts, vegan butter, maple syrup, minced rosemary leaves, and salt together until it it's crumbly. It should look like this:
STEP THREE
Evenly pour the washed and dried blueberries into an 8 x 8-inch (163 cm) square baking pan, then evenly sprinkle the pulsed oat and flour mixture over the blueberries.
STEP FOUR
Bake the blueberry crisp for approximately 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the blueberries are bursting.
HOW DO YOU STORE BLUEBERRY CRISP?
- If you actually have leftovers, or if you make this ahead of time and need to store it, this is the best way to store it:
- Let it cool completely then cover it and put it in the refrigerator.
- You can freeze blueberry crisp for up to three months, just be sure to keep it in a freezer safe container.
HOW DO YOU REHEAT A VEGAN BLUEBERRY CRISP?
For a refrigerated crisp, we suggest reheating your fruit crisp in a 350°F (176°C) oven for approximately 10 to 15 minutes, or until the topping has crisped up.
If freezing, we suggest covering it in foil (so the topping doesn't get too brown) and baking in a 350°F (176°C) oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until the blueberries are bubbling.
NOTE: You can freeze an unbaked crisp. Follow the baking instructions in the recipe card. Please know that you may have to extend the baking time.
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Vegan Blueberry & Rosemary Crisp
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 8 cups organic blueberries
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup of walnuts
- 12 tablespoon vegan butter Miyoko's or Earth Balance Soy Free
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon fresh rosemary minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and lightly butter the bottom of a 8x8-inch (163cm) square pan
- Wash and gently pat dry the 8 cups of blueberries and spread evenly in the pan.
- Combine the 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup walnuts, 12 tablespoon vegan butter, ¼ cup pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoon minced rosemary, and ½ teaspoon salt in a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles a course meal.
- Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the berries and bake for 40 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the blueberries have burst and released their juices.
- Cool for 10 minutest before serving.
Notes
- The Nutrition Facts are an estimate only.
- Store in the refrigerator and reheat in a 350°F (176°C) oven until the topping crisps up.
- Freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. If frozen before baking, follow the baking instructions, knowing you may need to increase the time until done. If it's already baked, cover with foil and bake until the blueberries are bubbling hot approximately 25 minutes.
Nutrition
Suzy says
Can I omit the walnuts? Do I add more oats then? Can't wait to make this for my blueberry-lovin' (but nut-hatin') hubby!
Linda Meyer says
Hi Suzy, yes, it's fine. No need to add more oats, the walnuts are just for texture. Enjoy!
Tammy says
We are newly gluten free and vegan. Can I sub gluten free cup for cup flour without changing the structure?
Linda Meyer says
Hi Tammy. We've made it with an all-purpose gf flour and although it didn't change the structure, it did have a slightly sandy texture. If you try it, please let us know. 🙂
marin says
Can you make this recipe with frozen blueberries? They are quite wet so I was unsure of how it would work out.
Also, do you have a recommended flour if we are wanting a GF option?
Linda Meyer says
Hi Marin, like you said, frozen blueberries will create more liquid. If you don't mind that, go for it. You could make a cornstarch slurry and stir it into the blueberries before topping with the crisp to try and thicken the liquid. Try a gluten-free all purpose flour. We like King Arthur's or Bob's Red Mill. Let us know how it turns out. 🙂