Description
A simple, cozy cherry crumble featuring a juicy cherry filling and a crunchy oat topping. Can be made gluten-free or vegan with easy swaps — perfect for weeknight desserts or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cherry Filling:
- 4 cups pitted cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed (or vegan substitute)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: ¼ cup sliced almonds or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Make Cherry Filling: In a bowl, mix cherries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Spread in a greased 8×8 baking dish.
- Make Crumble Topping: In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional almonds or coconut. Cut in butter with a fork or fingers until crumbly.
- Assemble & Bake: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cherry layer. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the top is golden and filling is bubbling.
- Cool & Serve: Cool slightly and serve warm. Pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
To make vegan, use plant-based butter. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats and a GF flour blend. Frozen cherries may require a few extra minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cherry crumble, fruit crisp, gluten-free dessert, vegan optional, summer baking