Remember I mentioned my purchases at LeRoux Kitchen? One of them was Wild Blueberry Balsamic. I tried a sample in the store and immediately grabbed a bottle to buy. It’s so delicious I can’t stop thinking of dishes I can use it in.
I decided for the Wild Blueberry Balsamic’s inaugural use I would make a berry crisp for two one. I did share, I swear. But trust me, you will not want to. And I also ate 1/2 before dinner and the other 1/2 after. I think it would make a perfect breakfast too, no?
{Berry Balsamic Crisp}
Ingredients:
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1/2 c. frozen blueberries
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1/2 c. frozen strawberries
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1 t. arrowroot powder (or corn-starch)
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2 T. old-fashioned oats
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2 T. whole wheat pastry flour
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1 T. dark brown sugar
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1 T. maple syrup
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1/4 t, cinnamon
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2 T. butter, divided
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1 t. Wild Blueberry Balsamic (or regular)
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1/4 t. vanilla extract
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Put the berries in a bowl and cover with arrowroot powder, toss until coated and absorbed. Add balsamic and maple syrup to berries.
In another bowl, mix together oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and 1 T. melted butter.
Put berry mixture in small oven-safe dish. Sprinkle oat-flour mixture on top of berries until evenly covered. Cut other T of butter into little pieces and sprinkle on topping (optional).
Bake for ~25 minutes.
Ooh I love how the blueberry balsamic inspired this. I have a bottle of chocolate balsamic and have been trying to figure out what to use it in!
We have the chocolate balsamic too! I just picked up a bottle of coconut balsamic from Boston Olive Oil and I’ve been trying to come up with something using both. I need ideas!
*whimper* Things I love: crumbles/crisps in winter, and balsamic with berries. I’ve only tried it with straberries before – I must try this soon!
Yum! I love balsamic and berries together, but have never actually cooked anything with the two myself. Might have to try this.
Laura
Woops – commented with my other blog!
You definitely should… and you have a LeRoux kitchen nearby! Unless you have another balsamic you prefer.
I bought my mom some blueberry balsamic at the King Arthur Flour shop. I wonder if it was the same brand?! This berry crisp looks delicious!
It very well could be! Whatever brand it is I’m sure it is as delicious…
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sounds delicious! perfect use for the blueberry balsamic
wow, i’ve never heard of blueberry balsalmic – sounds incredible!
y.u.m.