Baked Dessert: Strawberry-Blueberry Combination Prepared in a Container Glass
Make your own adorable individual desserts with this Jarred Strawberry-Blueberry Crisp recipe. This dish, perfect for picnics and barbecues, is both easy to transport and irresistibly sweet. You'll need four 1/2-pint wide-mouth Mason jars to whip up this tasty treat.
This dessert was showcased in our Easter Picnic in a Jar menu.
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes, plus 30 minutes cooling time
Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (around 11 ounces)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, cleaned, hulled, and quartered (about 11 ounces)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds (approximately 1 1/2 ounces), chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and place a rack in the center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the blueberries, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Toss to coat the berries evenly and set aside.
- In a different bowl, whisk together the almonds, flour, brown sugar, and salt. With your hands, blend the butter pieces into the dry ingredients until a single ball forms. Divide the ball into four parts, then shape each part into a patty about 2 1/2 inches wide. Set aside.
- Stir the berry mixture to redistribute the juices, then distribute the mixture among the jars. Place one almond-butter patty on top of the berry mixture in each jar, pressing gently to compact the berries.
- Evenly space the jars on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the topping is golden-brown and crispy and the liquid is bubbling around the edges of the jar, around 30 minutes. Allow the crisps to cool on a rack for at least 30 minutes before serving. If not serving right away, let the crisps cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Tips for Beautifying your Dessert:
- To add some eye-catching flair to your dessert, garnish with mint leaves or edible flowers before serving.
- For a richer, creamier finish, serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Enjoy your personal-size jarred Strawberry-Blueberry Crisps, a unique and delightful dessert for any occasion!
- For the 4 servings of Jarred Strawberry-Blueberry Crisp, ensure you have 2 cups of fresh blueberries and 2 cups of fresh strawberries ready.
- As you prepare the uncategorized dessert, combine the blueberries, strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla in a large bowl.
- After baking, let the dessert cool for at least 30 minutes before serving, but note that it can be refrigerated for up to 4 days if not served immediately.
- Present your Jarred Strawberry-Blueberry Crisp in 1/2-pint wide-mouth Mason jars for an adorable individual dessert that follows our recipe, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or events like the Easter Picnic in a Jar.
