The scent of cherry crumble baking is pure comfort—sweet cherries bubbling beneath a golden, buttery topping, filling the kitchen with warmth and nostalgia.
This dessert isn’t just made; it’s felt. The cherries, whether fresh or frozen, are tossed with sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla, their juices turning ruby red. It’s a mix of tart and sweet, like memories you can taste.
The crumble—flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cold butter—is gently worked by hand until crumbly. As it bakes, it turns crisp and golden, releasing a cozy aroma that feels like home.
When it comes out of the oven, the topping is perfectly crisp, and the cherry filling bubbles through like hidden treasure. Served warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into the edges, it becomes more than dessert—it becomes a moment.
Cherry crumble is beautifully imperfect. It’s rustic, messy, and meant to be shared. Every bite is a mix of textures and emotions—crunchy, juicy, sweet, and comforting.
🍒 Cherry Crumble Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 min | ⏲ Bake Time: 35-40 min | 🍽 Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
For the Cherry Filling:
- 4 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (or 3 tbsp flour)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 tsp almond extract (enhances cherry flavor)
For the Crumble Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish or similar size.
2. Make the Cherry Filling
- In a large bowl, mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and extracts.
- Pour the cherry mixture into your prepared baking dish.
3. Make the Crumble
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add cold butter cubes and mix with your hands or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle evenly over the cherry filling.
4. Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cherry mixture is bubbling.
5. Cool and Serve
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
🍒 Tips:
- Canned cherries? Use drained cherries and reduce sugar slightly.
- Want a pie instead? Put this filling into a pie crust and top with a second crust or lattice.
- Add crunch? Mix chopped nuts (like almonds or pecans) into the topping.
🍒 Cherry Crumble Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 15 min | ⏲ Bake Time: 35-40 min | 🍽 Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
For the Cherry Filling:
- 4 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (or 3 tbsp flour)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 tsp almond extract (enhances cherry flavor)
For the Crumble Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch baking dish or similar size.
2. Make the Cherry Filling
- In a large bowl, mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and extracts.
- Pour the cherry mixture into your prepared baking dish.
3. Make the Crumble
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add cold butter cubes and mix with your hands or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
- Sprinkle evenly over the cherry filling.
4. Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and cherry mixture is bubbling.
5. Cool and Serve
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
🍒 Tips:
- Canned cherries? Use drained cherries and reduce sugar slightly.
- Want a pie instead? Put this filling into a pie crust and top with a second crust or lattice.
- Add crunch? Mix chopped nuts (like almonds or pecans) into the topping.
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