Black Cherry Crisp 😋🍒 The Ultimate Comfort Dessert You Can't Resist!
This warm and spiced Black Cherry Crisp is the ultimate dessert comfort, made with sweet, tart black cherries and topped with a crunchy oat, almond, and pecan topping. It’s easy to make and perfect with a scoop of ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or 4 mini-servers
- Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
For the Cherry Filling:
- 4½ cups frozen black cherries thawed and chopped
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
For the Crispy Topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ⅓ cup honey
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ⅛ teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine thawed and chopped cherries, honey, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and thyme leaves. Stir until well mixed.
- Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, almond flour, chopped pecans, honey, melted butter, salt, and coconut oil until combined.
- Assemble the Crisp: Divide the cherry mixture evenly into 4 (9-oz.) cast iron mini-servers or use a 10-inch cast iron skillet. Sprinkle the oat-pecan topping generously over the cherry mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
- Serve: Let it cool slightly before serving. Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat!
Notes
- Frozen cherries are perfect for this recipe, but you can use fresh cherries if available. Just make sure to pit and chop them.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to enjoy warm.
- Feel free to swap the cherries with other fruits like blueberries, apples, or mixed berries for a different flavor profile.
Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce. Pair with a glass of dessert wine or sparkling rosé for an indulgent treat.