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Cherry Crumble Recipe

Published: January 22, 2025 Prep Time: About 20 minutes Cook Time: About 35 minutes Total Time: About 55 minutes Serves: 8 Difficulty: Easy Category: Dessert Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F
  2. In a large bowl, combine cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and salt
  3. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, melted butter, cinnamon, and nutmeg
  5. Mix until crumbly
  6. Pour cherry mixture into a 9-inch pie dish
  7. Sprinkle crumble topping over cherries
  8. Top with chopped almonds
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly
  10. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving
  11. Serve with vanilla ice cream

Special Notes

This cherry crumble is a perfect summer dessert that showcases fresh cherries. The combination of sweet cherries and crunchy topping creates a delightful contrast of textures. The key is not to over-mix the crumble topping to maintain its crumbly texture. You can customize this recipe by using different fruits or adding different nuts. This dessert is perfect for potlucks, parties, or any time you want a quick and easy dessert.

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