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Easy Cherry Crisp

Close-up of a spoonful being taken from a white baking dish filled with bubbling Easy Cherry Crisp, showing the oat topping and bright red fruit.
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A simple, quick recipe for a baked cherry dessert with a buttery, crunchy oat topping.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust for tartness)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Toss gently until the cherries are evenly coated. Pour this mixture into your prepared baking dish.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the topping.
  4. Cut the cold butter pieces into the dry topping mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips. Work quickly until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Do not overmix.
  5. Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the cherry filling.
  6. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly around the edges.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a crispier topping, chill the topping mixture for 15 minutes before sprinkling it over the fruit.
  • If using frozen cherries, do not thaw them first; use them directly from the freezer.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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