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Easy Sour Cherry Crisp

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A simple summer dessert featuring tart cherries with a sweet oat and nut topping. This recipe is perfect for home bakers looking for a make-ahead fruit crisp.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh or frozen sour cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sour cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat the cherries. Pour the cherry mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add the cold butter cubes to the oat mixture. Use a pastry blender, your fingers, or a fork to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir in the chopped nuts.
  6. Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the cherry mixture in the baking dish.
  7. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly.
  8. Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend and ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
  • You can prepare the cherry filling and the topping separately up to 24 hours in advance. Store them covered in the refrigerator. Assemble and bake just before serving.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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