I love crisps of any kind. Apple in the fall, strawberry rhubarb in the spring, and any combo of fresh fruit in the summer. They're quick and easy. The hardest part of making a crisp is waiting for it to come out of the oven! This is a basic crisp recipe. You can use any combination of fruit that you'd like or have on hand. Frozen fruit works equally as well. I used nectarines, blueberries and blackberries in my crisp.
Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F. Lightly butter a 9-inch square metal or ceramic baking pan.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1/8 tsp. of the salt. With your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until the mixture readily clumps together when pressed. Mix in the pecans.
In a large bowl, toss the blueberries and peaches. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the cornstarch, nutmeg, and the remaining 1/8 tsp. salt and toss this mixture with the fruit.
Spread the fruit into the prepared baking pan. Pressing the streusel into small lumps, sprinkle it over the fruit. Bake until the fruit is bubbling in the center and the topping is crisp and well browned, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool slightly and serve warm.
I love this crisp served with vanilla ice cream.
A couple of weeks ago Loulou of the wonderful Chez Loulou nominated me for the Arte Y Pico award. I was so flattered! My very first award woohoo. Thanks Loulou! Your blog always inspires me and makes me wish I lived in the South of France.
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Susan at Wild Yeast because I admire her bread making skills and she helps demystify working with yeast. I can't think of anything I like better than freshly baked bread!
Helen at Tartlette because she's a pasrty goddess. Every time I think she can't make a more beautiful confection, she blows me away with a new creation, each with equally beautiful photography.
Stephanie of a Whisk and a Spoon. Every delicious recipe is accompanied by a magazine cover worthy photo.
Katy at Sugar Laws because I love her writing,her posts usually make me laugh, and her recipes are inventive and fun.
I'm with you-- I love a crisp anytime of the year. They're remarkably versatile and easy to make. And nectarines and blueberries are the ideal summertime combo.
Thank you,I am honored! Not only to receive the award from you and your lovely blog but to do it in such good company -- beautiful dessert AND such awesome fellow awardees!
Your crisp looks sensational! Congrats on your award!
Yum, blueberries and nectarines are a perfect combo! And I love a good crisp.
I love this! I also make something similar and add plums, so delicious!
I agree with nole pig, plums would be soo good in this! Great photo by the way!
Awww...you are so sweet! I am very flattered! Wow! You deserve it!!
That crisp looks really good! I like the individual sized servings.
i love crisps too, and nectarines are one of my top favorite fruits. thanks so much for the award--i'm honored!
I'm with you... crisps of any kind are wonderful, especially in the summertime when fruit is ripe and juicy. Nectarines are a nice combo w/ blueberry too. Congrats on your award!
That's one stunning crisp...sure looks good!!
Crisps are so good and yours looks delicious! I love the combination you have put together - perfect for the season!
Congrats on your award too!