Cherry Oat Crumble
This recipe makes a simple, comforting dessert featuring a sweet cherry filling topped with a crisp oat crumble. The oat topping provides a good contrast to the soft cherry filling.
Equipment
- Baking dish
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
Cherry Filling
- 3 cups cherries fresh or frozen, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Oat Crumble Topping
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Spread the cherry mixture evenly in a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Rub the cold butter into the dry ingredients using your fingers until the mixture looks crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cherries.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the crumble cool slightly before you serve it.
Notes
The oat topping gives a good texture against the soft cherry filling.
By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.