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Cherry and Almond Crumble

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Ingredients
  

For the Filling:

  • 1-1/2 pounds cherries, rinsed and pitted
  • 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch 
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

For the Crumble:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed  
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats 
  • 1/2 cup almonds, finely chopped 
  • 1/4 tsp. salt 
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • Ice cream, optional

Instructions
 

To prepare the filling:

  • Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly butter a 9-inch round baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl. combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and vanilla; set aside while you make the crumble.

To prepare the crumble:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, oats, almonds, and salt; thoroughly combine.
  • Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingers until the mixture forms crumbs.
  • Transfer the cherry mixture to the prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the cherry mixture.
  • Place in pre-heated oven and bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly and the topping is golden brown.
  • Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
  • Top with ice cream, optional

Notes

Try using a combination of different cherries. Just use your favorite or combine varieties.  Also use them whole, but feel free to chop if you prefer.