Description
This Homemade Cherry Crisp is a delightful dessert that features sweet cherries and a buttery oat topping. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or a cozy evening treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 your oven to 350°F (177°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch round or square baking dish. Set it aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon together. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in the oats and optional almonds. Chill this topping mixture in the freezer while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, almond extract, salt, and bourbon, if using. Mix until well combined, then pour into the prepared baking dish ensuring an even layer. Top it with the chilled crumb mixture.
- Bake for 45–48 minutes until the topping turns golden brown and fruit juices bubble around the edges. Remove from the oven and allow cooling for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
For a nut-free version, omit the sliced almonds.
Serving with vanilla ice cream makes this dessert even more delicious.
Feel free to substitute with other fruits like peaches or blueberries for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg