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Blueberry Lemon Crumble with Thyme

An easy and elegant way to highlight beautiful berries from the farmers market, my Blueberry Lemon Crumble with Thyme is bursting with flavor and a crunchy oat topping. A touch of lemon and thyme give an unexpected twist that makes this a truly memorable dessert. Serve with vanilla ice cream and prepare for happy guests!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 lemon, zested, plus 2 Tbsp juice
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • pinch of salt
Thyme Crumble Topping
  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp thyme, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • zest 1/2 a lemon
  • pinch of salt
  • 6 tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Prepare a 9x9" pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the filling: blueberries, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, thyme, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. Mix until incorporated then transfer to the 9x9" baking pan.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, thyme, rolled oats, brown sugar, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Add in the butter pieces and use your hands or a pastry cutter to mix altogether until you get a sand-like mixture.
  4. Scatter the topping over the blueberry mixture.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown.
  6. Let the crumble cool for 10-15 minutes. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.