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Easy Sour Cherry Crisp Recipe

A spoonful of amazing sour cherry crisp, showing juicy cherries and a crunchy topping.
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A simple and delicious baked fruit dessert featuring tart cherries with a crunchy oat and nut topping. This homemade sour cherry crisp is perfect for summer baking and a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate or an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sour cherries, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup flour, lemon zest, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss gently to coat the cherries. Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt for the topping.
  4. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender, your fingertips, or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped nuts.
  5. Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the cherry mixture in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbly.
  7. Let the crisp cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats and almond flour or a gluten-free all-purpose baking blend instead of all-purpose flour.
  • You can prepare the cherry filling and the topping separately up to 1 day in advance. Store them covered in the refrigerator. Assemble and bake when ready.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic comfort food experience.

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