Description
This Homemade Cherry Crisp is bursting with juicy sweet cherries and topped with a crunchy oat mixture. Perfect for dessert or a comforting treat, it’s simple to prepare and gets rave reviews!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons (46g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, very cold and cubed
- 2/3 cup (57g) old-fashioned whole rolled oats
- optional: 1/4 cup (about 20g) sliced almonds
- 5 cups (575g) halved pitted dark sweet cherries
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons (21g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- pinch of salt
- optional: 2 tablespoons (30g/ml) bourbon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish and set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in the oats and almonds, then freeze the topping while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, mix together cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, almond extract, salt, and bourbon (if using) until well combined. Pour this filling into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the topping over the filling.
- Bake for 45–48 minutes until the topping is golden brown and juices are bubbling. Let it cool on a rack for 5–10 minutes before serving warm, or enjoy it at room temperature or cold.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Using fresh, ripe cherries enhances the flavor of this crisp.
Feel free to substitute with other fruits like peaches or blueberries for variety.
This dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 323
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg