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Cherry Crumble

July 26, 2018 by Samantha 16 Comments

Get the most out of summer with this delicious Cherry Crumble recipe! Using less sugar thanks to standard cherry sweetness, this classic dessert could easily substitute as breakfast.

Cherry Crumble in a serving tray.

I love a really good crumble. Or crisp. Or whatever you’d like to call it. Why have I never posted a crumble recipe? Mostly because I usually don’t measure the ingredients for them which makes writing the ingredients down kind of difficult. Here, I took exception.

A crumble recipe is a true toss and bake kind of dish for me. This Cherry Crumble recipe is a satisfying dessert really goes the distance. Cherry Crumble on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

How to make a crumble recipe:

There’s a couple of parts. Flour or oats (see below for controversy here, but I like the added nutrition the oats give), sugar (I prefer brown sugar depending upon the fruit, but you do you), butter, and a fruit base. Pretty straightforward isn’t it?

I like adding vanilla or lemon juice to my fruit base and I try to reduce the sugar when fruit is ripe  and sweet enough. This means my crumble gets eaten for breakfast with plain yogurt on the regular and I don’t have to listen to anyone whine about eating cereal instead.

Cherry Crumble in a serving tray.

What is the difference between a crumble and a crisp?

Both a crumble and a crisp are fruit baked desserts, topped with a streusel-like topping. Some people argue that crumbles always have oats in them and a crisp never does.

All I know is that they’re both delicious and when topped with ice cream are basically a summer’s dream dessert.

Cherry Crumble in a serving tray.

And what about pitting all those cherries? This OXO Cherry Pitter is one of my favourite kitchen tools. It’s inexpensive and makes the job a total walk in the park!

I’ve tried every trick in the book with pitting cherries, from the top of wine bottle push or completely by hand. This cherry pitter is worth every penny so that we get to enjoy even more cherries!

Cherry Crumble on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

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Cherry Crumble in a serving tray.
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Cherry Crumble
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Easy Cherry Crumble recipe!! Low in sugar (thanks to the natural sweetness of cherries) 

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry crumble, crumble recipe
Author: Samantha
Ingredients
Fruit Base:
  • 5 cups cherries, pitted and halved
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 pinch salt
Crumble:
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375° F and grease the bottom of an 11" x 9" deep sided oven-proof dish. 

  2. In a large bowl mix together cherries, sugar, vanilla extract, cornstarch*, and salt. Place in pan.

  3. In another bowl mix together oats, sugar, salt, vanilla extract. Add melted butter and mix together with your hands until lumps form. Place on top of fruit.

  4. Bake for 30-45 minutes or until crumble top is golden brown.

Recipe Notes

* Cornstarch is a thickening agent and is somewhat optional. I like the way juice from the fruit get all sticky and thick in a crumble which is caused from the thickening agent. If you're not into cornstarch and don't mind a more runny fruit base then by all means skip the cornstarch. 

Enjoy! xo

Cherry Crumble short pin

Cherry Crumble on a white plate with vanilla ice cream long collage

 

Filed Under: baking, Crisps, Crumbles, Dessert Tagged With: cherry, cherry crumble, crumble, crumble recipe

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Mom of twins, a singleton, and wife to a hungry husband. The food demands that surround me, have pushed me to lead our food life more simply, nutritiously, and deliciously. It's a good day when family, friends, and food intersect.

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Comments

  1. AvatarTaryn says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:43 am

    This is gorgeous. I love crumble topping with fresh cherries. Thanks for a great recipe!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      July 27, 2018 at 3:05 pm

      that would be good, however this is for a full crumble recipe. :)
      Reply
  2. AvatarJazmin says

    July 27, 2018 at 9:44 am

    Cherry crumble is the BEST. Trying it tonight!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      July 27, 2018 at 3:04 pm

      Agree! It is the best!
      Reply
  3. AvatarBonnie says

    August 22, 2019 at 11:10 am

    This recipe is delicious! It was the perfect way to use up some really ripe bing cherries I bought too many of. I am sure after my family tries it tonight, they will be asking for the recipe. Thanks so much!!
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      August 23, 2019 at 2:09 pm

      So good to hear! I'm glad you loved it :)
      Reply
  4. AvatarAndy says

    September 5, 2019 at 4:38 pm

    So excited to try this recipe! I was wondering can I use frozen cherries instead of fresh? Thanks :)
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      September 7, 2019 at 8:49 pm

      Hi Andy. I haven't tried that myself, but I think it will be fine. The fruit bottom might have more liquid in it. If you prefer a more consistent fruit bottom, I'd add 2 tsp of cornstarch to the 1 tbsp to ensure the base thickens.
      Reply
  5. AvatarUna says

    December 30, 2019 at 1:57 pm

    Just wished it wasn't so American. Cups? Weights at least would have been far more useful to us in the UK and in Continental Europe. No idea how big an American cup is.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      January 1, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      Hi Una, I've added the metric measurements. Click on "metric" in the recipe card and it will show the ingredients in grams. Cheers!
      Reply
  6. AvatarChandice Probst says

    April 20, 2020 at 3:10 pm

    I love how simple this recipe is and that it doesn’t require a lot of ingredients… Wonderful thank you!
    Reply
  7. AvatarEvan Halperin says

    June 28, 2020 at 12:56 pm

    This worked out great. I found it needed a little extra oven time, because the oven runs a bit cold. I def prefer it with cornstarch, as it makes it much more thick, rather than it being runny. It was perfect with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream.
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      June 28, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      Happy to hear you liked the thicker Cherry Crumble - I definitely do too, it pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream.
      Reply
  8. AvatarEmma Wright says

    January 1, 2021 at 10:42 pm

    Really enjoyed this . It's Summer in New Zealand and I was given an overflow of cherries at Christmas so this is perfect to use them up. Delicious with ice cream .
    Reply
    • AvatarSamantha says

      January 4, 2021 at 9:25 am

      Fantastic! I'll live through your Summer and dream of this Cherry Crumble till Winter is over for us up here ;)
      Reply

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