Description
Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh cherries with this delightful Fresh Cherry Crisp recipe. Juicy cherries topped with a crispy oat and cinnamon crumble, baked to perfection. Serve warm with a dollop of ice cream for the ultimate summer dessert experience.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 4 cups fresh pitted cherries
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the pitted cherries, lemon juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract. Pour into a greased baking dish.
- Make the topping: In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add butter and blend until crumbly.
- Assemble and bake: Sprinkle topping over cherries. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats and flour.
- You can use thawed and drained frozen cherries as a substitute.
- Serve with ice cream or whipped cream for added decadence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
