Wild Blueberry Crisp

Filling
5 cups wild blueberries, fresh or frozen
1 cup (2 medium) diced peeled apples
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Crisp
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup white flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt, optional
3 tablespoons butter, slightly softened

Preheat the oven to 325-degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish.
Filling: In a small bowl, combine the wild blueberries, apples, sugar, and lemon rind. Mix well and place in the prepared baking dish.
Crisp: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, oats, pecans, if using, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, if using. Rub in the butter with your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Spread evenly over the filling. Bake 45 minutes or until the crust is browned.

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