Mixed Berry Crisp
"My husband is completely addicted to pies. Unfortunately, it's a little hard to have a whole pie hanging around the house with only two people to eat it. Here's a lighter alternative to a traditional fruit pie. Berries are the best choice for low-carb diets. On top of being low in sugar, they are rich in vitamins and antioxidants."
photo by Annacia
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups mixed berries (I used raspberries, blueberries and blackberries)
- 1⁄2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1⁄4 cup old fashioned oats, plus 1 tablespoon old fashioned oats
- 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon water
directions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Toss the berries with the cornstarch to evenly coat. Put the berry mixture in a large greased ramekin or a small greased baking dish (I used a 16 oz. ramekin).
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, oats, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix lightly with a fork until the mixture is crumbly.
- Top the berries with the crisp mixture. Sprinkle the top of the crisp with water.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is slightly browned.
- Serve with ice cream, frozen yogurt or whipped cream.
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Reviews
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Mmmmm, summer berries! I used a mix of blackberries, raspberries and blueberries. I used a low fat fat margarine and 1 Tbsp of Splenda Brown Blend for the sugar. I also added 1/4 tsp of mace to the berry mix and used mace with the cinnamon in the topping which I made with whole wheat flour. This was a marvelous, guilt free, dessert. Thanks for sharing.
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I’m a twenty something, alright, late twenty something woman living on Long Island and working at a publishing company in the ever stressful NYC. Food makes me happy. What’s not to love about a cheeseburger and fries with a huge chocolate shake on the side? Come on, it’s a match made in heaven that would put a smile on even the grumpiest face. Unfortunately, I’ve been battling a pesky weight problem for what feels like an eternity. To make matters worse, I recently found out I have a blood sugar condition that will likely lead to diabetes. Doesn’t that sound like a recipe for disaster? So, I desperately needed to find a way to still love food, but also squeeze into a pair of skinny jeans. The solution, you ask? That’s a little tricky. I don’t believe in surviving off the frozen food aisle’s never-ending supply of frostbitten chemical concoctions. And the thought of eating a strict lettuce and water diet makes me want to throw myself off a building.
So, what’s a gal to do? I learned to Diet-It-Up. I love to cook and I’m always finding ways to take my favorite recipes and shave off a few calories, eliminate some of the processed ingredients and overhaul it in a way that makes it healthier. I’ve mastered every diet under the sun and while Weight Watchers© and The South Beach Diet© can be very successful, they’re tough to stick with when you just want to eat something that tastes good. I don’t have any fancy formal credentials and I’m not going to preach to you about carbs or fat grams. I just want you to enjoy tasty, delicious meals without the next-day calorie guilt. Mix in a jog or two at the gym and you’re on your way to a healthier life. I’m beginning to collect some of my recipes here. I invite you to Diet-It-Up with me. If we’re good all week, maybe we can even sneak in a few sips of that chocolate shake, wink wink.
