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Blackberry crisp

Serves 8

Ingredients:

EmployeeRecipe
Submitted from Dept. of Executive Services

  • 4 cups (2 packages) frozen or fresh blackberries
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour (or ¼ c wheat germ and ½ cup whole wheat flour)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup egg substitute
  • 4 tablespoons reduced fat margarine, melted

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F degrees.
  2. Place blackberries in a greased 2 quart baking dish.
  3. Combine cornstarch and ½ cup of sugar than sprinkle over blackberries and stir to coat.
  4. In a medium sized mixing bowl, mix whole wheat flour and ¾ cup of sugar until mixed well.
  5. Make a well in the center of the mix and pour in the egg substitute. Mix well with a fork, mixture will be crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over the blackberries.
  6. Pour the melted margarine evenly over the top of the crumb mixture.
  7. Bake 35-40 minutes, until crust becomes golden brown and juice begins to bubble around the edges.
  8. Serve warm or cold with non-fat yogurt or light whipped cream.
Blackberry Crisp