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Tart Cherry Crisp

A delicious and easy tart cherry crisp topped with a buttery oat crumble, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 4 cups tart cherries pitted and fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Topping
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine tart cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
Make the Topping
  1. In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until crumbly.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Spread the cherry mixture evenly in a baking dish. Sprinkle the oat topping over the cherries. Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the cherries are bubbly.
Serve
  1. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This crisp can be made with fresh or frozen tart cherries. Adjust the sugar based on the tartness of the cherries used.

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