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Homemade Cherry Crumble

Irresistible Homemade Cherry Crumble You’ll Love to Bake

This Homemade Cherry Crumble combines juicy cherries and a buttery topping, making it a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cherry Filling
  • 1 can Cherry Pie Filling Fresh pitted cherries can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce if using sweet ripe cherries.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the filling.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can swap with almond extract for variety.
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats Quick oats can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be a healthier choice.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Nutmeg can be used for a fragrant alternative.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Cold Butter Keep cold for flaky texture.

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Pastry Cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Cherry Crumble
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. Combine cherry pie filling, granulated sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Stir until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for the crumble topping.
  4. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Pour the cherry filling into the greased baking dish and spread evenly. Top with the crumble mixture, covering the cherries completely.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the filling bubbles and topping is golden brown.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, preferably with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe is adaptable for various fruits and can be made gluten-free.

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