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Easy Sour Cherry Crisp

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A simple summer dessert featuring tart cherries with a sweet oat and nut crumble topping. This recipe is perfect for home bakers and can be made ahead.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend/almond flour)
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sour cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss to coat the cherries evenly. Pour the cherry mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender, your fingertips, or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped nuts, if using.
  5. Evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the cherry mixture in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly.
  7. Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend and ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
  • Almond flour can be substituted for all-purpose flour in the topping for a different flavor and texture.
  • This crisp can be assembled up to a day in advance and refrigerated before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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