These individual servings of Blueberry Nectarine Crisp can be topped with cream at breakfast or ice cream for dessert!
Guys, I had such a bad day yesterday. I’m sure there was some good sprinkled in there, but it’s hard to remember it because there were so. many. tantrums. What the heck is going on? Aren’t four-year-olds supposed to resemble human beings? Mine seems to be just as explosive and irrational as he was a year or two ago. Today I endured three HUGE crying fits (with some aftershocks in between) about the following:
I told him he and I would share a shake at In N Out instead of each getting our own.
I wouldn’t buy an overpriced, junky toy at the zoo.
I told him to go ask his dad or brother to velcro the back of his Captain America costume because I had raw meat on my hands.
By the end of the day, I was so mentally exhausted that I could hardly summon the strength to cook and eat and write, which is how I typically spend my evenings. On nights like these, there’s nothing better than being able to whip up a quick and easy dessert. I love drowning my sorrows in a warm bowl of blueberry nectarine crisp. You should try it the next time you’re having a bad day. You’ll totally feel better.
Speaking of fruit, are you as excited as I am about being able to buy berries, peaches, plums, and nectarines right now? Blueberries and peaches are my favorite fruits, but they are so seasonal. When I walk through the produce department and get that first distinctive sniff of peaches, I instantly become the crazy lady squeezing and smelling every piece of fruit until I find the good ones. You can not beat a soft, ripe, juicy nectarine or peach.
I could have made this crisp recipe in a large pan, but I already have a really good cobbler recipe for that. This recipe is for making as many crisps as you need (for yourself or to share). If you do want to make a big pan, I would change the serving option below to 12, and that will give you good measurements for a 9 x 13″ baking dish. You could also dig into this blueberry crisp recipe for breakfast since it has fruit and oatmeal. That’s better for you than a coffee cake or donut, right? I hope you enjoy it whatever time of day it is!
This blueberry nectarine crisp recipe is great for breakfast or dessert!
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:21x
Ingredients
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Filling
1 ripe nectarine diced into 1/2” pieces
1/2cup blueberries
1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Topping
3 tablespoons quick oats
1 tablespoon all purpose flour (gluten-free flour OK)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray two 3 1/2″ ramekins with baking spray.
Stir all filling ingredients together in a small bowl. Divide filling between the dishes.
In the same bowl, add topping ingredients. Squeeze butter into oat mixture with your fingers until it is well blended and crumbly. Sprinkle the crisp topping over the fruit in each bowl, pressing it down to hold it in place.
Place ramekins on a baking sheet lined with foil. (This is important because there will definitely be some bubbling over!) Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until topping is brown and filling is bubbly.
Allow to cool slightly before serving alone, with cream, or with ice cream!
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Andi Gleeson
Andi Gleeson is a passionate blogger and mom based in San Francisco who focuses on easy and delicious dinner recipes.
13 comments
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner
10 years ago
Sorry you had a bad day! I remember those days and now Miss Em is starting to get to a sassy age. :-) This recipe looks fantastic! I like the individual servings too.
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
Thanks, Deb. It’s helpful for me to hear that you remember those days because it reminds me that they will pass! I love his cute age, but the tantrums are ROUGH.
Joanne
10 years ago
Hi Andi! This is the perfect size for me and my hubby!
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
Yes, and I like that I don’t feel the need to finish a whole pan in a few days before it goes bad. My pants are already too tight as it is ;? Thanks, Joanne!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates
10 years ago
Tantrums are the worst! I am sorry! Just know that time will fly by and instead of screaming for a milkshake he’ll be taking the car keys and asking why he has to be home by 11pm. lol
This blueberry nectarine crisp looks like the perfect way to make everything better! ;-)
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
You are right, Mariah. Thanks for the reminder! It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and not realize how fast time is passing. I know I will miss these days (except the tantrum parts). Thank you!
Stephanie @ back for seconds
10 years ago
Kids can be pretty exhausting, man.
This crisp looks amazing. I love crisps!!
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
You can say that again! Good thing they are so cute. Thank you, Stephanie!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel
10 years ago
I just love this crisp! Crisps are my favorite desserts in the summer. And I have a 3 year old and I TOTALLY know what you mean! Lol
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
Thank you, Ashley! Hang in there. We’ll get through the preschooler fits together ;)
Justine | Cooking and Beer
10 years ago
I’m so sorry you had such a crappy day, Andi! I hate when I have days like that. I just want them to end. This crisp would totally cheer me up! Send me some please? K, thanks. ;)
Andi Gleeson
10 years ago
Thanks, Justine. I was definitely counting down the minutes until bedtime! Dessert (and wine) always make everything better :)
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13 comments
Sorry you had a bad day! I remember those days and now Miss Em is starting to get to a sassy age. :-) This recipe looks fantastic! I like the individual servings too.
Thanks, Deb. It’s helpful for me to hear that you remember those days because it reminds me that they will pass! I love his cute age, but the tantrums are ROUGH.
Hi Andi! This is the perfect size for me and my hubby!
Yes, and I like that I don’t feel the need to finish a whole pan in a few days before it goes bad. My pants are already too tight as it is ;? Thanks, Joanne!
Tantrums are the worst! I am sorry! Just know that time will fly by and instead of screaming for a milkshake he’ll be taking the car keys and asking why he has to be home by 11pm. lol
This blueberry nectarine crisp looks like the perfect way to make everything better! ;-)
You are right, Mariah. Thanks for the reminder! It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and not realize how fast time is passing. I know I will miss these days (except the tantrum parts). Thank you!
Kids can be pretty exhausting, man.
This crisp looks amazing. I love crisps!!
You can say that again! Good thing they are so cute. Thank you, Stephanie!
I just love this crisp! Crisps are my favorite desserts in the summer. And I have a 3 year old and I TOTALLY know what you mean! Lol
Thank you, Ashley! Hang in there. We’ll get through the preschooler fits together ;)
I’m so sorry you had such a crappy day, Andi! I hate when I have days like that. I just want them to end. This crisp would totally cheer me up! Send me some please? K, thanks. ;)
Thanks, Justine. I was definitely counting down the minutes until bedtime! Dessert (and wine) always make everything better :)