Sour Cherry Pistachio Crisp Recipe

Name: Sour Cherry Pistachio Crisp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 34 lbs sour cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen); ½ cup pistachios, unsalted, chopped; ½ cup plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup old fashioned oats; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; salt; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1 pinch ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 34 lbs sour cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen)
½ cup pistachios, unsalted, chopped
½ cup plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
⅓ cup old fashioned oats
¼ teaspoon baking powder
salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 pinch ground cinnamon

1
Preheat oven to 375F If using frozen cherries, spread them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
2
Let stand at room temperature until cherries have thawed almost completely but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes.
3
Drain off any accumulated liquid.
4
Whisk together the pistachios, flour, oats, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl; set side.
5
Put butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy.
6
Stir pistachio mixture into butter mixture until just combined.
7
Work mixture through your fingers until it forms coarse crumbs ranging in size from small peas to gum balls; set topping aside.
8
Stir together cherries, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
9
Transfer cherry mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish.
10
Sprinkle the topping evenly over cherry mixture.
11
Bake until topping turns golden and juices are bubbling, 50-60 minutes.
12
Let cool on a wire rack 1 hour before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 34 lbs sour cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen), ½ cup pistachios, unsalted, chopped, ½ cup plus 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup old fashioned oats, and more.

Yes, Sour Cherry Pistachio 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.

Sour Cherry Pistachio Crisp

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