Cherry Crisp

By KDHarmon

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 6 cups (about 2 pounds) sweet cherries, pitted
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Cooking spray
• Topping:
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375°.

2. To prepare the filling, combine cherries, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, cornstarch, juice, almond extract, and salt in a large bowl; toss gently. Spoon cherry mixture into an 11 x 7–inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

3. To prepare topping, lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Cut in chilled butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in sliced almonds. Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over cherry mixture. Bake at 375° for 45 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is crisp. Let stand 5 minutes; serve warm.