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Best Cherry Crisp Recipe

Best Cherry Crisp Recipe for a Cozy, Jammy Delight

Enjoy this Best Cherry Crisp Recipe that transforms cherries into a delicious dessert, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Filling
  • 4 cups Cherries Fresh, frozen, or canned; pit fresh cherries if using
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on the sweetness of the cherries
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Use an extra tablespoon if using frozen cherries
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider almond extract for an interesting twist
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can be substituted with apple pie spice
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Crispy Topping
  • 1 cup Old-fashioned Oats Quick oats will shorten baking time
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour Almond flour can be used for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Cold Butter Substitute with solid coconut oil for vegan
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Almonds Optional addition

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Pit fresh cherries or drain canned cherries and let them come to room temperature.
  3. Mix cherries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Prepare the topping by mixing oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
  5. Spread the cherry mixture in the baking dish and sprinkle with the topping.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and edges are bubbling.
  7. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the perfect dessert experience.

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