Cherry Crumble with Fresh Summer Cherries
A warm and inviting Cherry Crumble featuring fresh summer cherries topped with a buttery, crunchy crumble. This simple yet delicious dessert highlights seasonal cherries for a perfect balance of juicy fruit and crisp texture, ideal for family dinners and festive gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
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Cherry Filling
- 4 cups fresh summer cherries, washed and pitted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Crumble Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 3/4 cup cold butter, diced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cherry Filling: Wash and pit about 4 cups of fresh summer cherries. In a mixing bowl, combine the cherries with 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Toss gently to coat evenly, ensuring a thick, glossy filling once baked. Set aside.
- Make the Crumble Topping: In another bowl, mix 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Rub in 3/4 cup cold, diced butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for aroma.
- Assemble the Crumble: Transfer the cherry filling into a greased baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the cherries, covering all corners.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled crumble for 40 to 45 minutes, until cherry filling bubbles around edges and topping is golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving to set the filling.
Notes
- Choose ripe, firm, and glossy cherries for best sweetness and juiciness.
- Do not skip the lemon juice; it brightens the filling and balances sweetness.
- Keep butter cold when preparing the crumble topping for flaky texture.
- Adjust sugar if cherries are naturally very sweet to maintain balance.
- Use glass or ceramic baking dishes for even heat distribution and perfect browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: cherry crumble, summer dessert, fresh cherries, fruit crumble, easy dessert, baking