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Easy Fresh Cherry Almond Crisp Recipe with Crunchy Oat Topping Perfect for Summer Desserts

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A simple and quick cherry almond crisp featuring fresh cherries and a crunchy oat topping with toasted oats and sliced almonds, perfect for summer desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh sweet cherries, pitted (about 600g / 1.3 lbs)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (67g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (90g)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (60g)
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed (70g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds (50g)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (85g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, toss the pitted cherries with sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and almond extract until evenly coated. Let sit while preparing the topping.
  3. Optional but recommended: Toast the oats and sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine the toasted oats and almonds with flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to blend evenly.
  5. Pour the warm melted butter over the oat mixture and mix with a wooden spoon or fingers until the mixture clumps slightly but remains crumbly.
  6. Pour the cherry filling into a 9-inch baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the cherries without pressing down.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the cherry filling is bubbly and the oat topping is golden brown and crisp. If topping browns too fast, loosely cover with foil.
  8. Let the crisp cool on a rack for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

[‘Do not skip the cornstarch to thicken the cherry filling and avoid a soggy dessert.’, ‘Toasting oats and almonds adds a nutty depth and lasting crunch.’, ‘Use warm melted butter to bind the topping without cooking the flour or sugar prematurely.’, ‘Keep the topping loose and crumbly for better crispiness.’, ‘Serve warm or at room temperature; reheats well in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.’, ‘Fresh cherries provide the best texture and flavor; if using frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid.’, ‘If topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during baking.’, ‘For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil; for gluten-free, replace flour with almond flour.’]

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Keywords: cherry crisp, almond crisp, oat topping, summer dessert, easy dessert, fresh cherries, crunchy topping

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