Are you ready for the 4th of July this year with your delectable desserts? Crumbles are the ideal dessert for entertaining. Not only do they make enough food to feed an army, but they can be assembled in just minutes, served at any temperature, and adjusted to fit whatever ingredients you have on hand. This particular recipe pairs juicy peaches and blueberries with a sweet, brown sugar topping. Give it a try if you need an easy Fourth of July dessert. There won’t be any leftovers.

Fourth of July Dessert: Blueberry Crumble

Blueberry Crumble Recipe

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients:

For Filling:

2 cups fresh blueberries

8 peaches

2 tablespoons flour

1 tablespoon lemon juice

For Topping:

1 cup brown sugar

¾ cub rolled oats

¾ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

½ cup cold butter

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Blueberry crumble or cobbler recipe

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Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 in. baking pan.
2. Core and slice the peaches. Combine them in a bowl with the blueberries, lemon juice, and flour. Toss everything to ensure the fruit is thoroughly coated.
3. In another bowl, combine all of the topping ingredients except the butter.
4. Quickly cut the butter into pea-sized chunks. Then, use two forks to mash the butter into the rest of the topping ingredients until the mixture resembles course crumbs.
5. Pour the fruit filling into the baking dish and top it with the crumble mixture. Make sure both layers are even.
6. Transfer the baking dish into oven and bake for 40-50 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the sides are bubbly.
7. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

This is the kind of dessert that people go nuts over. It’s seasonal, fresh, and just sweet enough. When topped with a scoop of ice cream or big dollop of whipped cream, this blueberry crumble serves as the perfect end to a hot summer night. It’s everything you want in a Fourth of July dessert.

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