- Combines fresh sweet cherries and dried tart cherries for deep cherry flavor.
- Buttery almond streusel with rolled oats for the perfect crunch.
- Easy one-pan dessert — no pie crust required.
- Naturally delicious and easily adaptable.
- Serves a crowd or makes wonderful leftovers.
Ingredients:
1 cup/225g dried tart cherries
1 cup/250ml boiling water
2 pounds/900g sweet cherries, pitted
2/3 cup/128g granulated sugar
3 tablespoons/23g US all purpose flour, unsifted
1 teaspoon/5ml vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking spray
3.4 ounces/96g US all purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
3/4 cup/60g old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup/110g packed brown sugar
1/4 cup/28g sliced almonds
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons/72g unsalted butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon/1ml almond extract
Preheat oven to 375F/190C/Gas 5
Combine dried cherries and boiling water in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 30 minutes. Combine dried cherries with soaking liquid, 2 pounds sweet cherries, and the next 4 ingredients (through cinnamon) in a large bowl; stir well. Let stand for 15 minutes.
Pour the cherry mixture into a 13 x 9-inch glass or ceramic baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bakefor 40 minutes or until thick and bubbly.
While cherry mixture bakes, combine remaining flour, oats, brown sugar, almonds, and salt in a medium bowl, and stir well. Combine butter and almond extract in a small bowl, and drizzle over oat mixture, stirring until moist clumps form.
Remove cherry mixture from oven, and sprinkle evenly with the streusel topping. Bake an additional 20 minutes or until streusel is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes; serve warm.
- Fresh vs. Frozen — If fresh tart cherries are available, use 3 pounds (1.4kg) and skip the dried cherries for an even brighter flavor.
- Make it ahead — Assemble the crisp up to a day in advance and refrigerate before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the bake time.
- Gluten-free option — Use certified gluten-free oats and a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Storage — Leftovers keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for best texture.
- Serving ideas — Delicious on its own or topped with whipped cream, Greek yogurt, or a drizzle of warm cream.
This Cherry-Almond Crisp is pure comfort food with a sophisticated twist. The juicy cherry filling and crunchy almond-oat topping create a dessert that’s sure to become a family favorite.Have you tried this Cherry-Almond Crisp recipe yet? Share your photos, favorite toppings, or any delicious variations in the comments below. Tag us
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