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Sometimes you want a sweet treat without making a large dessert. This single serving Blackberry Crisp is exactly what you need. It’s quick and easy, baking perfectly in a small ramekin. With a juicy blackberry filling and a buttery, crumbly topping, this recipe satisfies your sweet tooth without any fuss.
If you love this Blackberry Crisp, be sure to check out our other delicious crisp recipes. Our Apple Crisp is packed with warm cinnamon-spiced apples, the Strawberry Crisp is bursting with sweet, juicy strawberries, and the Peach Crisp features tender, ripe peaches with a hint of vanilla. Each one is perfect for a quick, satisfying dessert.
Why You’ll Love This Blackberry Crisp Recipe
- Perfect for One: This recipe makes just the right amount for one person, so you can enjoy a fresh dessert without leftovers.
- Quick and Easy: It takes just a few minutes to prep and about 30 minutes to bake, making it a great choice for a last-minute treat.
- Simple Ingredients: You likely have most of the ingredients already in your pantry and fridge.
- Versatile: You can easily double the recipe if you want to share or have a bit extra for later.
- Delicious and Fresh: The combination of fresh blackberries and a crisp oat topping is unbeatable.
This small Blackberry Crisp is perfect when you want a little something sweet just for yourself. It features juicy blackberries in a sweet sauce, topped with a buttery, crumbly topping that brings all the flavors together. You get all the deliciousness of a traditional crisp in a perfectly portioned single serving. Plus, it’s super easy to make with just a few ingredients and bakes up quickly. It’s ideal for a quick dessert or a special treat whenever you need it.
Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this single serve blackberry crisp recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder.
- Blackberries: Fresh or frozen blackberries work well. If using frozen, thaw and pat the blackberries dry before using. Consider using extra blackberries to make a Blackberry Cobbler.
- Sugar: Adds sweetness to the filling. You can adjust the amount based on the sweetness of your berries.
- Flour: Used to thicken the filling and as part of the topping. All-purpose flour works best.
- Lemon Juice: Enhances the flavor of the blackberries.
- Old Fashioned Oats: Adds texture to the topping. You can use quick oats if needed, but the texture will be slightly different.
- Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and a hint of molasses flavor to the topping.
- Butter: Helps create a crisp, buttery topping.
Recipe Variations
This recipe can be adapted in many ways:
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Nutty Topping: Add chopped nuts to the topping for extra crunch.
- Vegan Blackberry Crisp: Substitute the butter with a plant-based alternative.
- Spiced Topping: Add cinnamon or nutmeg to the topping for extra flavor.
How To Make A Blackberry Crisp For One
These step-by-step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe box below for ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, combine the blackberries, sugar, flour, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Pour the blackberry mixture into a lightly buttered, 10-ounce ramekin.
- Prepare the Crisp Topping: In another small bowl, mix together the flour, oats, and brown sugar. Add the butter. Use a fork or your fingers to blend the softened butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
- Spread the topping evenly over the blackberries and place the ramekin on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips during baking.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
Expert Tips
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh blackberries give the best flavor, but frozen and thawed are a good alternative.
- Mix Topping Well: Ensure the butter is well-incorporated into the dry ingredients for a crumbly texture.
- Double the Recipe: If you want to make a blackberry crisp for two, double the ingredients and bake in a 5×5 inch dish.
- Serve Warm: This crisp is best served warm from the oven.
- Check the Size: Use a 10-ounce ramekin to ensure the perfect portion size.
Serving Suggestions
This small blackberry crisp is versatile and pairs well with many things. Here are some suggestions:
- Top with Ice Cream: A scoop of vanilla ice cream or your favorite flavor.
- Add Whipped Cream: A dollop of whipped cream adds a light, airy touch.
- Serve with Yogurt: Greek yogurt can add a creamy, tangy balance.
- Drizzle with Honey: A light drizzle of honey can enhance the sweetness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
You can prepare the topping in advance and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.
It’s ready when the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Ways To Use Leftover Ingredients
If you have any ingredients leftover from this recipe, check out our Leftover Ingredients Recipe Finder or you might like to consider using them in any of these single serving and small batch recipes:
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Blackberry Crisp For One
Equipment
Ingredients
For the filling
- 5 ounces fresh blackberries (a little over 1 cup) – washed and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
For the topping
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons old fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar -packed
- 2 tablespoons salted butter -softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
Prepare the filling
- In a small bowl, combine the blackberries, sugar, flour, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Pour the blackberry mixture into a lightly buttered 10-ounce ramekin.
Prepare the crisp topping
- In another small bowl, mix together the flour, oats, and brown sugar. Add the butter. Use a fork or your fingers to blend the softened butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
- Spread the topping evenly over the blackberries and place the ramekin on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any drips during baking.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh blackberries give the best flavor, but frozen and thawed are a good alternative.
- Mix Topping Well: Ensure the butter is well-incorporated into the dry ingredients for a crumbly texture.
- Double the Recipe: If you want to make a blackberry crisp for two, double the ingredients and bake in a 5×5 inch dish.
- Serve Warm: This crisp is best served warm from the oven.
- Check the Size: Use a 10-ounce ramekin to ensure the perfect portion size.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
I live in the snowy northwest now and miss my California blackberries! Someone gave me a handful of blackberries so I tried your recipe. I didn’t have a ramekin so used a tiny bread pan and it turned out so yummy and good! Perfect!
I have made this several times. It’s absolutely perfect, and so easy to double, triple, etc. to make however many I need. Delicious!
Pure Evil, yes, yes it is, this was a great one stop dessert that is very controllable, want it less sweet, you can control it, don’t have just blackberry’s? you can control it. Or in my case I like my crisps to have a little topping on the bottom, so any and all that juicy berry goodness can be enjoyed,
thank again for a great recipe.
Rodney
Rodney, I love your description—pure evil in the best way! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe and made it your own. That idea of adding some topping on the bottom to soak up all that juicy berry goodness is genius. Thanks for sharing your twist, and I’m thrilled the recipe worked out so well for you!
I love the cooking for one recipes. I wanted to find some recipes that were for one or two because I live alone and every time I found a recipe I would love to try I would make it cutting it down to my size and it usually didn’t work. When I found Recipes for One I went through the entire list and printed every recipe and made myself a cookbook with dividers for different recipes like meat, breakfast, cookies etc. I have tried a whole lot of them and have my favorites and only found one recipe so far that I tossed. Love this and thank you for all the yummy goodies.
I love the cooking for one recipes. I wanted to find some recipes that were for one or two because I live alone and every time I found a recipe I would love to try I would make it cutting it down to my size and it hole usually didn’t work. When I found Recipes for One I went through the entire list and printed every recipe ttand made myself a cookbook with dividers for different recipes like meat, breakfast, cookies etc. I have tried a whole lot of them and have my favorites and only found one recipe so far that I tossed. Love this and thank you for all the yummy goodies.
Thank you so much for your lovely email! I’m truly touched by your kind words and so happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying the recipes. It means a lot to know that they’ve been helpful to you, especially since you’ve gone through the trouble of creating your own cookbook with dividers—what a fantastic idea! I’m glad these recipes have made cooking a bit easier and more enjoyable for you. Thank you again for your support!
P.S. If you ever have any suggestions or requests, feel free to reach out—I’m always here to help!
Delicious! Thank you!
Good recipe.