Frozano Cherry Crumble With Oats Recipe
Frozano Cherry Crumble With Oats RecipeThis Frozano Cherry Crumble With Oats Recipe is a cozy dessert for any day. It has juicy cherries under a golden oat topping.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pitted cherries fresh or frozen
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Instructions
Prepare the Cherries
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the cherries in a large bowl. Add sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir gently until every cherry is evenly coated.
Make the Oat Topping
- Add oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt to another bowl. Mix everything well. Pour in the melted butter. Stir until the mixture becomes crumbly and evenly moistened.
Fill the Baking Dish
- Lightly grease a 9-inch baking dish. Pour the prepared cherry mixture inside. Spread it evenly across the bottom. Make sure the cherries form one fairly even layer.
Add the Crumble Topping
- Sprinkle the oat mixture over the cherries. Cover the fruit completely with small, loose crumbs. Do not press the topping down too firmly. A loose topping becomes wonderfully crisp while baking.
Bake the Crumble
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for about 40 minutes. The cherry filling should bubble around the edges. The oat topping should look golden brown and crisp.
Let It Rest
- Remove the crumble from the oven carefully. Let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes. This short resting time helps the cherry filling thicken slightly before serving.
Serve and Enjoy
- Spoon the warm crumble into serving bowls. Add vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired. The cold topping melts over the warm cherries, creating a wonderfully comforting dessert.
Notes
- Use sweet or tart cherries based on your taste.
- Frozen cherries work well and do not need complete thawing.
- Drain excess liquid from thawed cherries before mixing.
- Add a little extra cornstarch when using very juicy cherries.
- Use quick oats for a softer topping.
- Use old-fashioned oats for better texture and crunch.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
- Replace some cherries with blueberries for a mixed berry crumble.
- Add a small pinch of almond extract for deeper cherry flavor.
- Serve the crumble slightly warm for the best texture.