Recipe For Sour Cherry Crisp

CHERRY CRISP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine salt, sugar and flour; cut in butter. Press into a greased 2-qt. or 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. , For filling, combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Stir in juice. Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Fold in cherries and food coloring if desired. Pour over baked crust. Combine all topping ingredients; sprinkle over filling. , Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly around edges.

SOUR-CHERRY PISTACHIO CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. If using frozen cherries, spread them in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Let stand at room temperature until cherries have thawed almost completely but still hold their shape, about 30 minutes. Drain off any accumulated liquid.
• Whisk together the pistachios, flour, oats, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; set aside. Put butter, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until creamy.
• Stir pistachio mixture into butter mixture until just combined. Work mixture through your fingers until it forms coarse crumbs ranging in size from small peas to gum balls; set topping aside.
• Stir together cherries, remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the cornstarch, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Transfer cherry mixture to an 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle the topping evenly over cherry mixture. Bake until topping turns golden and juices are bubbling, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool on a wire rack 1 hour before serving.

SOUR CHERRY CRISP WITH BERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) with a rack in the center position. Lightly butter and set aside an oven-safe pie dish, roughly 9-inches in diameter.
• Prepare Filling: Combine the pitted cherries, blueberries, and blackberries in a bowl. Add the honey, tapioca, vanilla, salt, and lemon zest and stir the mixture together gently until all the ingredients are evenly distributed. Place the fruit mixture in the pie dish and spread evenly into a thick layer.
• Prepare Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, whisk together the almond meal, all-purpose flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt. Cut the butter into 1/2-inch cubes and using your fingers, distribute it into the dry ingredients. Use your fingers to press the mixture together until clumps and crumbs form.
• Sprinkle and cover the fruit evenly with the crumb mixture. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown and fruit is bubbling slightly. If needed, place the pie dish on a baking sheet to catch any drippings. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes on a rack before serving. Best served warm with vanilla ice cream.

TART CHERRY CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Place cherries in an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with sugar. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over cherries. , Bake, uncovered, until top is bubbly, 30-40 minutes. Serve warm.

SOUR CHERRY OAT CRISP

Steps:

• Line the bottom of an oven with aluminum foil to catch spills. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 9-inch square baking dish with the pie crust.
• Place cherries in a bowl. Let sit in the refrigerator for about 4 hours until juices start to come out. Gently press down on top of the cherries to release juice. Pour off 3/4 cup juice, reserving cherries in the bowl.
• Pour juice into a small saucepan over medium heat. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon together. Stir mixture into the juice before it starts to steam. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and keep stirring until mixture starts to thicken, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
• Pour juice mixture into the bowl with the cherries; stir until combined. Pour mixture into the prepared crust.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes while preparing the crumb topping.
• Mix brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter pieces with a fork until they're the size of small peas.
• Remove cherry pie from the oven. Top with the crumb topping and bake for an additional 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cut a small hole in the center to help vent. Let cool, at least 1 hour. Serve warm.

SOUR-CHERRY CRUMBLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine the cherries and the sugar and let stand for 10 minutes. Place in a sieve and let drain very well. Place in a 9-inch pie plate and set aside.
• In a medium-size bowl, combine the all-purpose and whole-wheat flours, sugar, salt and cinnamon. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add the walnuts and oats and toss lightly to combine. Cover the cherries with the topping and bake until the topping is crisp and the juices are bubbling, about 40 minutes. Place on a rack to cool slightly before servings.

FRESH CHERRY CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine cherries, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, and 4 tablespoons flour. Pour into 9x13 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, oats, and brown sugar. Cut in butter and shortening until crumbly. Sprinkle over cherries.
• Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.