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Easy Cherry Crisp Recipe

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This Fresh Cherry Crisp is a delightful dessert featuring a juicy cherry filling topped with a buttery, oat-based crisp. Perfect for summer or any time you crave a comforting fruit dessert, this recipe combines tart cherries with a sweet and crunchy topping, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Cherry Filling

  • 5 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Crisp Topping

  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the crisp evenly.
  2. Prepare the cherry filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pitted and halved cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss everything together until the cherries are thoroughly coated with the mixture. Then, transfer the cherry mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  3. Make the crisp topping: In another bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, chopped nuts (if using), cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly and pea-sized pieces form. Sprinkle this crisp topping evenly over the cherry filling in the baking dish.
  4. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Bake until the topping turns golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly, indicating the cherries are cooked through and the topping is crisp.
  5. Serve: Once baked, remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes. This resting time allows the filling to thicken slightly for easier serving. Enjoy your fresh cherry crisp warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Make sure the cherries are fresh and ripe for the best flavor.
  • For a nut-free version, simply omit the nuts from the topping.
  • To pit cherries easily, use a cherry pitter or a small spoon.
  • The crisp topping can be made ahead and stored in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.

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