Cherries are an absolute favorite fruit, and their short season means stocking up on frozen cherries is essential. Frozen sweet cherries are not only convenient but make for a delicious snack or a key ingredient in desserts like this Cherry Almond Crisp.
Benefits of Cherries
Cherries are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. They can help reduce muscle soreness, improve sleep, and support heart health. Whether fresh or frozen, they retain their nutritional benefits, making them a great addition to your diet.
Tips for Making Cherry Almond Crisp
When preparing Cherry Almond Crisp, using high-quality ingredients can make a significant difference. Fresh or frozen cherries can be used, but ensure they are pitted. For the topping, a combination of almonds, shredded coconut, and almond flour creates a delightful crunch. Opt for maple sugar to enhance the flavor and achieve the ideal color for the topping. Baking at the right temperature ensures the crisp is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
Serving Suggestions
Cherry Almond Crisp can be enjoyed on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Allow the crisp to cool for at least 30-60 minutes before serving to let the tapioca thicken the cherry filling. This dessert is perfect for impressing dinner guests or simply indulging yourself. Customize the recipe by adding different fruits and nuts to suit your taste.
Enjoy this quick and easy Cherry Almond Crisp recipe, whether you’re using fresh cherries or the stash of frozen ones in your freezer. This delightful dessert is sure to be a hit!
Cherry Almond Crisp {by Merit + Fork}
Whether you have access to fresh cherries, or have a stash of frozen cherries in your freezer, this easy recipe comes together quickly and is sure to impress your dinner guests. Or you could, you know, just make it for yourself and not share, no judging here...
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 lbs Cherries, fresh or frozen, pitted
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 2 tbsp Tapioca Flour, Use 1-1/2 tbsp for fresh cherries & 2 tbsp for frozen
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- Juice of 1/2 Lemon
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla OR Almond Extract
- 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
- Freshly Grated Nutmeg
Topping
- 3/4 cup Almonds
- 3/4 cup Shredded Coconut Fakes
- 1/4 cup Almond Flour
- 1/3 cup Maple Sugar, you COULD use coconut sugar if absolute necessary, but, use maple for ideal flavor & color
- 4 tbsp Cold Butter, divided
- 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Vanilla
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
- Freshly Grated Nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pulse topping ingredients together until crumbly and combined.
- Using a spatula, toss cherries with tapioca in a large mixing bowl until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice + zest, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, & salt until combined. Pour over tapioca-coated cherries and toss until evenly combined.
- Lightly grease an 8x8 dish and evenly spread cherry filling into dish. Evenly distribute topping over cherries and gently pack it down.
- Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, then, increase heat to 375°F and cook for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly around edges.
- Let cool for at least 30-60 minutes before serving. (this is not necessary, but, just gives time for the tapioca to thicken up the cherries. If served immediately out of the oven, you will simply have a thinner syrup/sauce.) ENJOY!
Nutrition Information
Yield 9 Serving Size 1 gAmount Per Serving Calories 295Total Fat 15gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 8gCholesterol 14mgSodium 231mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 5gSugar 29gProtein 5g
Nutrition is calculated by a third party and may not be 100% accurate