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Fresh Cherry Crisp

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A delicious and easy-to-make fresh cherry crisp, with juicy cherries topped with a crispy, buttery oat topping perfect for dessert or a special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix gently and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Add chilled butter cubes to oat mixture and cut in using a pastry blender or fingers until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle topping evenly over the cherries.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and cherries are bubbling.
  7. Allow crisp to cool slightly before serving warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

  • Use fresh cherries for best results, but frozen cherries can be substituted after thawing and draining excess liquid.
  • You can use almond extract instead of vanilla for a different flavor profile.
  • For gluten-free diets, substitute gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats.

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