This cherry dessert is great to make when you're stalled between fruit seasons. Frozen organic fruit is preserved at its peak and is a great time-saver when you want a quick dessert. Don't let the number of ingredients fool you—this crumble comes together in a snap.
Ingredients
- 4 cups sweet cherries, fresh (pitted) or frozen (thawed)
- 2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Combine first 7 ingredients in a bowl, tossing gently to coat fruit. Spoon mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish.
- Combine almonds and the next 7 ingredients (through extract) in another bowl. “Rub” in butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over cherry mixture.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden.
Servings: 8
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