Fresh Cherry Recipe
A delightful homemade cherry crisp crafted with ripe, juicy cherries and a buttery oat crumble. Perfect for showcasing the vibrant flavor of fresh cherries with minimal ingredients and effort.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ tsp. ground cardamom optional, but highly recommended
- 5 cups fresh cherries pitted and halved (approximately 2½ lbs.)
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice plus 1 tbsp. zest if desired
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 6 tbsp. all-purpose flour for topping
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour for filling
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter cold and diced into small pieces
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C, Gas Mark 5). In a medium bowl, toss the cherries with the granulated sugar, ¼ cup flour, lemon juice, and zest if using, then transfer the mixture into a 1.5-quart baking dish. In a separate bowl, stir together the 6 tablespoons flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and cardamom if using. Cut in the cold butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture forms coarse, crumbly clumps. Distribute the crumb topping evenly over the cherry mixture. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the fruit filling bubbles and the top is crisp and golden. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
A cherry pitter makes prep easier but isn’t required. Keep any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to five days.