Description
This Cherry Crumble recipe combines fresh or frozen cherries with a luscious, buttery crumble topping made from oats, almonds, and brown sugar. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion, served best warm with cream, ice cream, or creme anglaise.
Ingredients
Cherry Filling
- 7 cups fresh cherries, pitted (or frozen, ~1kg/35 ¼ oz)
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar (50g/~1 ¾ oz)
- 3 teaspoons cornflour (US cornstarch)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (4 tsp)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Crumble Topping
- 115 g unsalted butter, coarsely grated and cold (1 stick / 4 oz)
- 130 g plain flour (all-purpose flour) (1 cup/~4 ½ oz)
- 66 g light brown sugar (⅓ cup packed / 2 ⅓ oz)
- Pinch of salt
- 85 g rolled oats (¾ cup / 3 oz)
- 25 g flaked almonds (¼ cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Filling: In a 9-inch wide, deep pie dish or oven-proof skillet, add the cherries, sugar, and cornflour. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Add Flavors to the Filling: Pour over the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Mix again well to combine all flavors. Set aside while you prepare the crumble topping.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cold butter, plain flour, light brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Use your fingertips to blend these ingredients until the mixture is mostly combined and forms clumps. Some visible pieces of butter are fine.
- Add Oats and Almonds: Stir in the rolled oats and flaked almonds evenly into the crumble mixture.
- Assemble the Crumble: Scatter the crumble topping evenly over the cherry filling in the baking dish, covering it completely.
- Bake: Place the assembled crumble in a preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the edges are bubbling.
- Serve: Allow the crumble to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy it with creme anglaise, cream, or your favorite ice cream for a delicious dessert.
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Notes
- If using frozen cherries, ensure they are fully thawed and drained before mixing to avoid excess liquid in the crumble.
- The almond extract is optional but adds a lovely depth and nutty aroma to the filling.
- Cold grated butter helps create a crispier, flakier crumble topping.
- You can substitute rolled oats with quick oats, though texture may slightly differ.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and oats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
