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Experience the irresistible charm of summer with our Farmhouse Sour Cherry Crisp. Every spoonful bursts with sweet-tart orchard cherries nestled beneath a golden, buttery oat topping. Baked to rustic perfection, this timeless dessert captures the spirit of farm-fresh living — simple, heartwarming, and unforgettable. Whether shared around a farmhouse table or savored by a sunny window, one bite will have you dreaming of long orchard afternoons.
Farmhouse Sour Cherry Crisp Recipe
Bright, vibrant, and brimming with orchard-fresh flavor, this Farmhouse Sour Cherry Crisp is a rustic dessert that celebrates the best of the harvest season. Sour cherries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, making every bite not just delicious — but a little nourishing too. Learn more about the health benefits of sour cherries before baking up this irresistible farmhouse favorite.
Ingredients for Farmhouse Sour Cherry Crisp
🥧 Cherry filling:
- 4 cups fresh or frozen sour cherries (pitted)
- ¾ cup organic cane sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Pinch of salt
🍒 Crisp topping:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions for Farmhouse Sour Cherry Crisp
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly butter a 9-inch baking dish.
In a large bowl, toss the pitted sour cherries with cane sugar, cornstarch, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Scatter the oat topping evenly over the cherries. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the filling bubbles around the edges.
Enjoy warm, ideally with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of farm-fresh whipped cream.
Tips
- Farm Tip: If your sour cherries are extra juicy, add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch to thicken the filling perfectly.
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