Individual Berry Crisp From Alton Brown Food

INDIVIDUAL BERRY CRISPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place the frozen berries, sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 cup of the crisp topping into a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Divide the mixture evenly between 4 (7 to 8-ounce) ramekins. Top each ramekin with 1/2 cup of the remaining crisp topping. Place the ramekins on a sheet pan and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is browned. Allow the crisps to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
• 5 ounces all-purpose flour, approximately 1 cup
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts such as; walnuts, pecans, or almonds
• 1 1/2 cups crushed crackers, gingersnaps or cereal
• 4 ounces unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
• Place the flour, sugar, nuts and crackers into a large mixing bowl and combine. Work the butter into the dry ingredients with your hands until it is crumbly. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use as topping for crisps, cobblers or grunts.
• Yield: 4 1/2 cups

BERRY CRISPS WITH STREUSEL

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the frozen berries, sugar, cornstarch and 1/2 cup of the streusel topping in a medium mixing bowl. Divide the mixture evenly between 4 (8-ounce) coffee mugs. Top each mug with 1/2 cup of the streusel topping.
• Put the ramekins on a half sheet pan and bake on the middle rack of the oven until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is browned, about 30 to 35 minutes. Cool the crisps for 15 minutes before serving.
• Whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon and almonds in a medium mixing bowl.
• Add the butter and use your fingers to lightly knead it into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is well incorporated.
• Use to top muffins, quick breads, crisps or ice cream. Store in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 1 month.
• Yield: about 3 cups

BEST BLUEBERRY CRISP

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees F.
• Prepare an 11 x 7-inch baking dish (can use a 13 x 9-inch but it will not be as high).
• Spread the blueberries in the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and 2-3 Tbsp lemon juice; cook and stir until thick and clear, then add in the vanilla.
• Pour over, then gently stir in the cooked mixture with the blueberries.
• In a bowl combine the flour with oats, brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Add in the melted butter; mix until crumbly (I start mixing with a spoon then finish mixing with my hands).
• Sprinkle over the top of blueberries (there will be a couple of empty spots that is okay, there may seem like a lot of crumble but it will settle when baking).
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until blueberry mixture bubbles and the topping is brown.
• Serve with ice cream-- enjoy!

GRANDMA'S APPLE BROWN BETTY

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Arrange slices in the bottom of a lightly greased 12x9 pan.
• Sprinkle with cinnamon.
• Mix flour and brown sugar.
• Cut in butter until crumbly and set aside.
• Syrup: Combine ingredients and stir well.
• Drizzle half of mixture over apples.
• Cover with flour mix.
• Pour remaining syrup over top.
• Bake at 350 for one hour.

MIXED BERRY CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine berries, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour and lemon juice in large bowl; toss to blend well. Transfer berry mixture to 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Combine remaining 3/4 cup flour, oats, brown sugar, spices and salt in medium bowl. Add butter; rub in with fingertips until topping holds together in small moist clumps. Sprinkle over berry mixture.
• Bake crisp until berry mixture bubbles thickly and topping is golden brown, about 1 hour. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.