Description
Imagine sinking your teeth into a luscious cherry-infused dessert, savoring the burst of flavor that sends your taste buds on a delightful journey. That’s the essence of “Dreamy Cherry Delight” – a tantalizing world where cherries reign supreme.
Ingredients
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For the Cherry Filling:
- 4 cups of fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and diced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Cherry Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract (if using). Toss to coat the cherries evenly.
- Make the Crisp Topping:
- In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the diced cold butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until you have a crumbly mixture.
- Assemble the Crisp:
- Transfer the cherry filling into a greased baking dish (8×8 inches or a similar size).
- Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the cherry mixture.
- Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown, and the cherry filling is bubbling.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. You can serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra delight.