Amish Cherry Pecan Crumble

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350*.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, tapioca and nutmeg.

3. 3

   Add the almond extract, cherries and red food coloring, if using. and combine thoroughly.

4. 4

   Allow the mixture to stand for 10 minutes, then pour into a 9x13 greased baking dish. Make the topping; in a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and butter with a pastry blender until it resembles coarse crumbs. (This can also be done in a food processor)

5. 5

   Mix in the chopped pecans and spoon the topping over the cherry mixture, spreading it out evenly.

6. 6

   Bake the crumble for 1 hour or until it is bubbling and the top is golden.

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   Serve slightly warm with heavy cream, whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

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