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Easy Sour Cherry Crisp

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A simple and delicious sour cherry crisp with an oat and nut topping, perfect for a summer dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups sour cherries, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sour cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Toss gently to coat the cherries.
  3. Pour the cherry mixture into an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Stir in the chopped pecans or walnuts.
  7. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the cherry mixture in the baking dish.
  8. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly.
  9. Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend or almond flour in the topping.
  • You can prepare the crisp ahead of time and bake it just before serving.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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