Cherry Crisp From Cooking Light Recipe

This irresistible Cherry Crisp is bursting with the sweet flavor of fresh cherries and topped with a delightfully crunchy oat crumble. A perfect balance of sweet and buttery, it's so easy to make, even your picky eaters will devour it! (Inspired by a true story – our 8-year-old loved it!)

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 315 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Cherry Crisp From Cooking Light

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How to Make Cherry Crisp From Cooking Light

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups fresh cherries (pitted), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Gently toss to combine.
  3. Pour cherry filling into an 11x7 inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup chopped almonds.
  5. Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cherry filling.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

143g

Fat

28g

Carbs

17g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cherry Crisp From Cooking Light?

Cherry Crisp From Cooking Light takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cherry Crisp From Cooking Light?

Cherry Crisp From Cooking Light has approximately 315 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 17 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cherry Crisp From Cooking Light?

The key ingredients for Cherry Crisp From Cooking Light are Sweet Cherries, Sugar, Cornstarch, Fresh Lemon Juice, Almond Extract, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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