Cherry Crisp

Name: Cherry Crisp
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

15 ingredients

3 steps

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

Directions

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.