Cherry & Almond Crumble
This Cherry & Almond Crumble is a warm, comforting dessert that’s bursting with juicy black cherries and topped with a golden, nutty crumble. The rich cherry filling is gently thickened and sweetened before being crowned with a buttery mix of almonds, oats, and sugar for the perfect crunch.
Baked until bubbling and golden, it’s delicious served with cream, ice cream, or custard — the ultimate easy pudding for any occasion.
Servings:
6
yield(s)
Prep Time:
10
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Cook Time:
60
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Total Time:
70
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Ingredients
- 800 g frozen black cherries
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 100 g butter
- 130 g plain flour
- 70 g ground almonds
- 20 g granulated sugar
- 30 g porridge oats
- 30 g demerara sugar
- 1 small handful of flaked almonds
For the filling
For the topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C Fan/Gas mark 6.
- Add the cherries to a pan and heat gently until they are defrosted and start to release their juices. Add the cornflour and sugar, mix through and cook on a ow heat for 5 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken. Pour the cherries into an ovenproof dish.
- In a bowl mix the butter, flour and ground almonds by rubbing with your fingertips until you get a fine breadcrumb. Add the sugar and oats, mix well.
- Scatter the crumble mixture over the cherries and sprinkle with the almonds. Place on a baking tray and cook for 40 to 50 minutes until the topping is crisp and golden and the fruity juices are bubbling around the edges.
- Leave to cool for 5 minutes and serve with cream, ice-cream or custard. Enjoy!