Blueberry or Mixed Berry Crisp

Courtesy of Allison Gnade
Bon Appétit, August 1999

2 - 12 oz. pkgs. frozen berries, unthawed, or 1½ lbs. fresh
¼ c. sugar
1 c. flour, divided into ¼ & ¾ c.
1 T. lemon juice
¾ c. oats
⅔ c. brown sugar
1 t. cinnamon
½ t. ground ginger
¼ t. nutmeg
¼ t. salt
7 T. chilled butter, diced

Preheat oven to 375˚F.

Combine berries, ¼ c. sugar, ¼ c. flour, and lemon juice. Toss to blend and transfer to a 9-inch glass pie dish.

Combine remaining ingredients (including ¾ c. flour), except butter.

Rub in diced butter with fingertips. Sprinkle crumble over berries.

Bake until berries bubble up thickly, about 1 hour.

Let stand 15 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.