Best 7 Crumb Topped Cherry Pie Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey of flavors with our exquisite crumb-topped cherry pie, a timeless classic dessert that embodies the essence of comfort and indulgence. This delectable treat features a flaky, buttery crust that encases a vibrant filling of sweet and tangy cherries, perfectly complemented by a crunchy, crumbly topping. With three variations to choose from, including a traditional all-butter crust, a gluten-free oat crust, and a vegan crust, this recipe caters to diverse dietary preferences. Whether you prefer the classic taste of butter or seek a healthier alternative, you'll find the perfect crust to suit your palate.

**Traditional All-Butter Crust:**
This classic crust is made with a combination of all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and unsalted butter. The butter is cut into small pieces and then worked into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Ice water is added to bind the dough together, which is then chilled before being rolled out and used to line a pie plate.

**Gluten-Free Oat Crust:**
For those with gluten sensitivities or those seeking a healthier option, this gluten-free oat crust is a delightful alternative. Made with a combination of gluten-free flour, oats, sugar, salt, and coconut oil, this crust offers a nutty flavor and a satisfyingly crunchy texture.

**Vegan Crust:**
This vegan crust is perfect for those following a plant-based diet. Made with a combination of all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and vegan butter, this crust delivers a flaky, buttery texture without any animal products.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY PIE WITH CRUMB TOPPING RECIPE



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Cherry pie with crumb topping is a tart, sweet, and juicy pie. Use fresh or frozen cherries, homemade or purchased crust, and buttery streusel topping.

Provided by Leah Maroney

Categories     Brunch     Dessert     Pies     Snack     Tea Time

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Pie:
1 pound cherries (sweet, pitted ; fresh or frozen; about 4 cups)
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons tapioca (granulated/instant or tapioca starch)
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger (finely chopped)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 pinch salt
1 pie shell (9-inch, homemade or store-bought, thawed if frozen)
For the Streusel Topping:
3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
1/4 cup white whole wheat flour (or regular all-purpose flour)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold, or non-hydrogenated margarine, such as Earth Balance, cut into small pieces)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F. If your cherries are frozen, be sure to completely thaw and drain off most of the liquid. A little left behind is ok, but you want barely any.
  • Add the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice to a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, gently stirring, until the cornstarch and sugar dissolves, and the mixture is thick. Do not over-stir, or it will break up the cherries. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla and almond extracts and set aside.
  • Roll out your pie crust until it is about 1-inch wider than your pie plate .
  • Place the pie crust into the pie plate and crimp the edges.
  • Gather your ingredients.
  • Melt the butter.
  • Stir the brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and cinnamon into the melted butter. Keep stirring until soft crumbs form.
  • Pour the cherry pie filling into the prepared crust.
  • Top with the crumb mixture, breaking up into pea sized balls as you sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake until the crumb topping is browned and the filling is bubbling, 50 to 60 minutes. Check on the pie while it cooks and if the top becomes too brown, cover with aluminum foil for the remaining cooking time.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes to allow the juices to gel together. Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563 kcal, Carbohydrate 93 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 257 mg, Sugar 55 g, Fat 20 g, ServingSize 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHERRY PIE WITH ALMOND CRUMB TOPPING



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This delicious and super easy cherry pie features a crunchy, streusel-like topping.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Fruit Pie Recipes     Cherry Pie Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust (see footnote for recipe link)
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup light brown sugar
⅓ cup rolled oats
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
2 pounds cherries, pitted
½ lemon, juiced
⅓ cup white sugar, or more to taste
¼ cup cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Roll out pie crust and lay into a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Combine almonds, brown sugar, oats, flour, and salt in a large bowl. Work butter into the almond mixture with your fingers, breaking up any large pieces, until incorporated completely. Cover and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Combine cherries, lemon juice, white sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until well coated and no dry lumps remain, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour cherries and any accumulated juices into the prepared pie pan. Press down into the pan. Crumble oat mixture over the top. Place the pan on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cherries are bubbling and the crust and crumble topping are browned, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3565 calories, Carbohydrate 502.5 g, Cholesterol 183.2 mg, Fat 167.4 g, Fiber 39.2 g, Protein 42.7 g, SaturatedFat 62.9 g, Sodium 3213.6 mg, Sugar 305.6 g

CHERRY CRUMB PIE



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Ree's easy Cherry Crumb Pie is the only dessert you'll need on your Thanksgiving table!

Categories     Christmas     Summer     Thanksgiving     baking     dessert     fruit

Time 2h40m

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 c. frozen tart cherries (about 32 ounces)
2/3 c. sugar
1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons
3/4 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/3 c. packed dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
6 tbsp. cold salted butter, diced
1 Perfect Pie Crust round, thawed slightly

Steps:

  • Combine the cherries and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook until the juices are hot and bubbling, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir together the cornstarch and lemon juice in a small bowl. Add to the cherry mixture, stirring until incorporated. Continue to cook until glossy and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use, or up to 1 day.
  • Make the crumb topping: Whisk together the flour, brown sugar and salt in a large bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingers until it is in pea-size pieces and the ingredients are well combined. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before using, or up to 1 day.
  • Preheat the oven to 375˚. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Roll out the pie dough on a floured surface into a 12-inch round, starting at the center and working your way out. (Sprinkle flour over the top of the dough if it's a bit too moist.) Carefully transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie pan. Gently press the dough against the sides of the pan. Tuck the overhanging dough underneath itself, then crimp the edges with your fingers.
  • Pour the cooled cherry mixture into the pie crust and sprinkle with the crumb topping. Put the pie on the baking sheet and bake until the filling is bubbling and the crust is browned, about 50 minutes. (Cover the crust with foil if it's getting dark too quickly.) Transfer the pie to a rack and let cool at least 2 hours before serving.

CRUMB-TOPPED CHERRY PIE



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"This pie was my dad's favorite and one my mom made frequently for Sunday dinner," recalls Sandy Jenkins from Elkhorn, Wisconsin. "We had a farm, so mom made her own butter and ice cream, and she used our fresh dairy products for this pie's great topping."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons 2% milk
FILLING:
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) pitted tart cherries, drained
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
CRUMB TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Combine oil and milk; stir into flour mixture with a fork just until blended. Pat evenly onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine filling ingredients; pour into crust. For topping, combine flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. , Bake at 425° for 35-45 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. , Just before serving, in a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Serve with pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 614 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHERRY CRUMBLE PIE WITH FROZEN CHERRIES



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This delicious cherry pie is so easy to make. It's a giant hit with family and friends alike.

Provided by Chef Jeff

Categories     Cherry Pie

Time 3h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into chunks, softened
⅓ cup rolled oats
2 ½ cups frozen pitted cherries
1 (9 inch) deep-dish pie crust
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, brown sugar, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves, salt, and nutmeg for crumble topping in a food processor; process until thoroughly mixed, about 30 seconds. Add butter through the chute and process, scraping the sides as needed, until thoroughly mixed and mixture looks like wet sand.
  • Transfer to a large bowl and stir in oats until thoroughly combined.
  • Arrange frozen cherries in the pie crust in an even layer. Spread pie filling over top, then sprinkle with crumble topping. Place pie on a sheet pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.8 calories, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 195.3 mg

CHERRY PIE WITH COCONUT CRUMB TOPPING



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Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Cherry     Coconut     Summer     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

For topping
1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1/3 cup old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
For pie
Simple Pie Pastry
2 1/2 pounds fresh cherries, pitted
2/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Make topping
  • Mix first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Add butter; rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Make pie
  • Roll out pastry between sheets of lightly floured waxed paper to 12-inch round, turning over occasionally and lifting and smoothing paper. Peel off top sheet of paper. Using bottom paper as aid, lift pastry and invert into 9-inch-diameter glass pie dish. Peel off paper. Press pastry gently into dish. Fold overhang under; crimp to form high-standing decorative edge. Chill 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl. Let stand until cherries release juices, about 10 minutes. Transfer cherry mixture to crust.
  • Bake pie 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Transfer pie to baking sheet. Sprinkle topping over pie. Bake until cherries are tender and juices bubble thickly, covering pie loosely with foil if topping browns too quickly, about 50 minutes. Transfer to rack. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CHERRY CRUMB PIE



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Guests won't believe how quickly you made this sweet-tart pie. It starts with convenient canned pie filling.-Andrea Chapman, Helena, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
TOPPING:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons cold butter

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in pie filling. Pour into crust. , For topping, combine flour, oats and sugars in another small bowl; cut in the butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over filling. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is browned. Cool on a wire rack; refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cherries. Fresh cherries have a more intense flavor than frozen or canned cherries. If you're using frozen cherries, thaw them completely before using.
  • Pit the cherries. You can use a cherry pitter to make this task easier.
  • Make sure the pie crust is fully baked. A properly baked pie crust will be golden brown and flaky.
  • Let the pie cool before serving. This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

A crumb-topped cherry pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tart filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit. Follow these tips to make the best crumb-topped cherry pie possible.

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