Cherry Crisp

Taste of Cofrancesco
3 days ago
2 min read

Prep Time: 20 mins	Bake Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr	Serves: 8

This classic cherry crisp celebrates the natural flavor of ripe cherries with very little fuss. As the fruit bakes, it becomes rich and jammy beneath a buttery oat topping that turns crisp and deeply golden in the oven. The result is a dessert that's rustic, and comforting, letting the natural sweetness of the cherries shine.

Ingredients

For the Cherry Filling:

• 6 cups fresh or frozen cherries, pitted, about 2 pounds, thawed

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar

• 3 tablespoons cornstarch

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

• pinch of kosher salt

For the Crisp Topping:

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar

• 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed, 1 stick

Instructions

Prepare the Filling:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter an 8-inch square baking dish or a 2-quart baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Toss until evenly coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Make the Crisp Topping:

In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter.

Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger clumps remaining.

Assemble and Bake:

Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cherry filling. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbling around the edges. Allow the crisp to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.