Guess what I did this past weekend?! Yep, I visited my local farm and picked a ton of blueberries…again. They were at the tail-end of strawberry season so I snagged a few of those as well. My husband was out of town, so I managed to eat this whole crisp myself with the exception of sharing a small serving with my new friend who came over to help me shoot photos. This berry crisp is light and delicious and not very sweet. The only sweetener here is honey, but you can always substitute your favorite and improvise as you like.
This delicious, mouth-watering dessert is full of antioxidant-rich berries and vitamin C and is one of my go-to’s for summer, although I actually make crisps all winter long because I love them so much! For those who can’t tolerate oats, the nuts + coconut topping impart a similar and equally as satisfying crunch. In a nutshell, the combination of sweet, tart, juicy, and crunchy make this crisp so delightful and yummy! You can substitute whatever fruit is in season and also serve as a hearty breakfast topped with a generous dollop of yogurt. Share your comments here if you make this crisp!
- 4 heaping cups of berries (I used cherry, blueberry, strawberry, and raspberry)
- 2 heaping Tbl arrowroot
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbl orange or lemon juice
- 2-3 Tbl honey
- ½ c almond flour
- ¼ c shredded coconut
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ chopped pecans or your favorite nut (I like using raw cashews)
- 2 Tbl coconut oil
- 1 Tbl honey
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Toss the berries with the arrowroot in a large bowl, then add the cinnamon, orange/lemon juice, and honey. Let the berries sit while you prepare the topping.
- Mix all topping ingredients in a medium bowl using a fork or your hands.
- Transfer the berries to a pie plate or baking dish. Evenly spread the crisp topping over the berries.
- Bake 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve with your favorite topping and store in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy!
- *This crisp is more on the tart side, so if you're a 'sweet' person add more honey and increase the arrowroot by half that amount.
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