Cherry-Vanilla Crisp Recipe

Name: Cherry-Vanilla Crisp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the baking dish; 6 cups pitted cherries (thawed if frozen); 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons dark rum (optional); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch of salt; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup rolled oats; 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the baking dish
6 cups pitted cherries (thawed if frozen)
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup sliced almonds

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch-square baking dish.
2
Toss the cherries in a large bowl with 1/2 cup sugar, the rum, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and 2 tablespoons flour.
3
Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
4
Whisk the remaining 1/4 cup flour, the oats, almonds and the remaining 1/4 cup sugar in a medium bowl.
5
Stir in the melted butter until combined, then sprinkle the mixture over the cherries.
6
Bake until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown, 50 minutes to 1 hour.
7
Let cool slightly before serving.
8
Photograph by Kana Okada

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the baking dish, 6 cups pitted cherries (thawed if frozen), 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons dark rum (optional), and more.

Yes, Cherry-Vanilla Crisp falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cherry-Vanilla Crisp

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