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Cherry Crisp Recipe

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A delightful Fresh Cherry Crisp recipe featuring a juicy cherry filling topped with a buttery, oat-based crisp. This easy-to-make dessert combines tart cherries with a crunchy, cinnamon-spiced topping, baked to golden perfection. Perfect for showcasing seasonal cherries or enjoying year-round.

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 prepare for baking the crisp, ensuring it cooks evenly at the right temperature.
  2. Prepare the cherry filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pitted and halved cherries with granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all cherries, which helps thicken the filling and enhances flavor. Then, pour this mixture evenly into a greased baking dish.
  3. Make the crisp topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, chopped nuts (if using), cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter and cut it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture becomes crumbly with pea-sized butter pieces. Sprinkle this 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, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly. This ensures the crisp is cooked through with a warm, oozing fruit center.
  5. Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cherry crisp to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. This resting time helps the filling set slightly for easier serving and better flavor. Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor, but frozen cherries can be substituted if fresh are unavailable; thaw and drain excess liquid before using.
  • For a nut-free version, simply omit the chopped pecans or walnuts from the topping.
  • Adjust sugar quantity depending on cherry sweetness; reduce sugar if cherries are very sweet.
  • The crisp topping can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to complement the tartness of the cherries.

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