Can I use frozen cherries instead of fresh?

Absolutely! Frozen sour cherries work beautifully in this crisp. Just thaw and drain them well before using - you might need to reduce the sugar slightly since frozen cherries are often less tart than fresh-picked ones. No need to adjust the baking time either!

How can I adjust the sweetness level?

Taste your cherries first! If they're mouth-puckeringly tart, add an extra tablespoon or two of sugar to the filling. For sweeter cherries, you can reduce the sugar by a couple tablespoons. The topping's sweetness stays perfect as-is - that brown sugar and butter combo is magic!

What type of oats work best?

Old-fashioned rolled oats give the ideal texture - they stay nice and crisp. Quick oats will work in a pinch but may get a bit mushy. Whatever you do, don't use steel-cut oats - they won't soften properly during baking.

Can I make this ahead of time?

You bet! Assemble the crisp (unbaked) up to a day ahead and refrigerate. Just add 5-10 minutes to the baking time since it'll be going in cold. The baked crisp also keeps wonderfully for 3 days in the fridge - if it lasts that long!

Why is my topping not crispy enough?

Two likely culprits: your butter wasn't cold enough when making the topping, or you pressed it down too firmly over the filling. Remember - loose, crumbly topping equals maximum crispiness!

Irresistible Sour Cherry Crisp Recipe with 4 Secret Tips

Sour Cherry Crisp

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A classic baked fruit dessert with a tart cherry filling and crispy oat topping.

Author: Sophia Collins
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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4 cups fresh sour cherries, pitted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice in a bowl.
Pour cherry mixture into a greased 8-inch baking dish.
Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt in another bowl.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle topping evenly over cherries.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use frozen cherries if fresh aren’t available.
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 320
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg

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