Zucchini Crisp Dessert
Zucchini stands in for fruit in this easy crisp, seasoned with warming spices and topped with a crunchy oat and butter crumble. It bakes in roughly 40 minutes and is a clever way to use up garden zucchini in a sweet, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Equipment
- Baking dish (9x9 inch)
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Oven mitts
Ingredients
For the Zucchini Mixture:
- 4 cups zucchini peeled, seeded, and chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of peeled, seeded, and chopped zucchini with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Stir until the zucchini is evenly coated.
- Transfer the zucchini mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of rolled oats, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of packed brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Stir in 1/2 cup of melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
- Evenly sprinkle the crisp topping over the zucchini mixture.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the zucchini is tender.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips:
- To add a twist, try incorporating a handful of chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the crisp topping for added texture.
- Substitute gluten-free oats and flour to accommodate a gluten-free diet without compromising flavor.
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 556kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 349mgFiber: 3gSugar: 71gVitamin A: 640IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
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