French Cherry Crumble Recipe

Indulge in this delightful French Cherry Crumble – a light and fruity dessert perfect for any occasion! This recipe is easily adaptable for vegan diets using plant-based margarine, but feel free to use butter for a classic twist. Bursting with sweet cherries and topped with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced crumble, it's the ultimate comfort dessert. Serve warm with your favorite ice cream – dairy or dairy-free!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 464 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for French Cherry Crumble

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How to Make French Cherry Crumble

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Gently toss 4 cups fresh or frozen cherries with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice in a shallow 8x8 inch baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend), ¾ cup rolled oats, ½ cup packed light brown sugar, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
  4. Cut in 1 cup vegan margarine (or 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed) using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cherries.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of your favorite tofu ice cream or dairy ice cream!
  8. Feel free to substitute the cherries with 4 cups of peaches, tart raspberries, blackberries, or your favorite fruit filling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

85g

Fat

10g

Carbs

28g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make French Cherry Crumble?

French Cherry Crumble takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 35 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in French Cherry Crumble?

French Cherry Crumble has approximately 464 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates and 18 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for French Cherry Crumble?

The key ingredients for French Cherry Crumble are Cherry Pie Filling, Whole Wheat Flour, Unbleached All Purpose Flour, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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