Description
Cherry Crumble with Fresh Summer Cherries is a comforting yet refreshing dessert featuring juicy, tangy summer cherries topped with a crispy, buttery crumble. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, ideal for warm afternoons or cozy after-dinner treats, bringing a burst of sunshine to your table.
Ingredients
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For the Cherry Filling
- 4 cups fresh summer cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
For the Crumble Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Filling: Wash and pit about 4 cups of fresh summer cherries. In a bowl, combine the cherries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and a tablespoon of all-purpose flour. Toss gently to coat the cherries evenly.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In another bowl, mix rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold, cubed butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Assemble in Baking Dish: Transfer the cherry mixture to a greased baking dish and evenly sprinkle the crumble topping over the fruit layer, covering the cherries completely.
- Bake Until Golden: Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the cherry filling is bubbling at the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crumble to cool for at least 10 minutes so the filling sets slightly. Serve warm with your choice of vanilla ice cream or cream.
Notes
- Choose bright, firm, and shiny cherries for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Do not skip the flour in the filling to thicken cherry juices and prevent sogginess.
- Use cold butter to create a flaky, crisp crumble topping.
- Let the crumble rest before serving to help the filling set.
- Adjust sugar in the filling based on the natural sweetness of your cherries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
Keywords: cherry crumble, summer cherries dessert, fruit crumble, easy baking dessert, seasonal fruit dessert