Blueberries with Oats and Ground Almond

The english love their puddings and I think this one is my favorite. It is a twick from Nigel Slater's book "Ripe". His recipe calls for fresh black currants. But blueberries are equally delicious.

 In the evenings, when you are tired and want to relax, I suggest reading his book. It center's around his garden and includes stories about damsen and his ducks.

 He has written for The Observer for years and has films adapted into BBC film.

1 pound of fresh blueberries
3 tablespoons of sugar
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
1 lemon zested
3 tablespoons of lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon of mixed spice

Place the above ingredients in a large pie tin.

For the crumble

1 stick of butter finely diced
1 1/4 cups of flour
2/3 cup of finely ground almonds
1/4 cup of demerara sugar
3/4 cup of rolled oats

Mix the above ingredients and place on top of the fruit. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. The fruit should bubble through the crust.

Fried zucchini blossoms and elderflower jelly aside, this is a book about the virtues of cooking!