Introducing Start Local, a new recipe series from The Land Connection in partnership with the Illinois Farm Bureau! Each recipe is designed with everyday cooks in mind, using ingredients from your local farmers markets, and filling in the rest with ingredients from the grocery store. So grab your shopping bag, meet your local farmers, and discover what’s in season across Illinois with Start Local!
Summer Fruit Crumble
Equipment
- colander
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl (to melt the butter)
- spatula or large spoon
- 8- or 9-inch ovenproof rimmed pan
- Oven
Ingredients
Farmers Market Ingredients
- 2 pints (4–5 cups) blueberries
Pantry Staples
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup oatmeal
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Gently wash the berries under cool running water, removing any stems or mushy berries. Pat dry.
- Place the blueberries in an 8- or 9-inch ovenproof rimmed pan.
- Melt the butter.
- Add the flour, oatmeal, and brown sugar to the melted butter. Mix together until well combined.
- Add the cinnamon and stir.
- Drop the crumble mixture evenly over the blueberries.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool and serve.
Notes
Substitutions
- Blueberries: Frozen store-bought blueberries can be used. Do not thaw first.
- Blueberries: 4 cups sliced apples, 4 cups fresh or frozen peaches, or 4 cups of any other berry.
The Start Local recipe series is generously supported by Illinois Farm Bureau.
