Cherry Crisp Recipe
This delightful Cherry Crisp recipe is a comforting dessert featuring juicy pitted cherries sweetened with maple syrup and tangy lemon juice, topped with a crunchy oat and brown sugar crumble. Baked to golden perfection, it’s perfect served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Cherry Filling
- 2 ½ pounds of cherries, pitted (about 5 cups)
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup oat flour (can sub for all-purpose flour if desired)
- 1 cup brown sugar, loosely packed
- ⅓ cup vegan butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 2-quart baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Cherry Filling: In a large bowl, combine the pitted cherries with maple syrup, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Toss gently until the cherries are evenly coated. Pour this mixture, including all juices, into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together rolled oats, oat flour, brown sugar, melted vegan butter, salt, and cinnamon until a crumbly mixture forms. Ensure the topping is well combined for a balanced texture and taste.
- Assemble and Bake: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cherry mixture in the baking dish. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cherries are tender and the topping is lightly browned and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cherry crisp to cool slightly before serving. For best results, serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious contrast.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the oat flour and oats are certified gluten-free.
- If oat flour is unavailable, all-purpose flour can be used as a substitute in equal measure.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup and brown sugar according to taste.
- To pit cherries easily, use a cherry pitter or a small kitchen tool like a straw or chopstick.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
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