This dessert is special enough for guests but fast and easy enough for a weeknight meal. We crisp up the homemade streusel topping in the microwave (really!) and use frozen cherries so this can be a year-round treat.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 33
Steps:
- Scatter half the butter pieces in a microwave-safe 9-inch pie dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) until the butter has melted, 45 seconds in an 1,100-watt oven or 1 minute in a 700-watt oven. If the butter has not melted, microwave it again in 5-second increments. Add 1/4 cup of the flour, brown sugar, almonds, oats, cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon salt, and toss together with a fork until all the dry ingredients are moistened, leaving large clumps. Spread out the streusel in a single layer. Microwave, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) for 3 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 4 minutes in a 700-watt oven, stirring halfway through. Remove the dish from the microwave, and stir. The streusel should be golden brown; if it's too light, microwave again, uncovered, in 15-second increments. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe 1-quart shallow baking dish, toss together the cherries, the remaining 2 teaspoons flour, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Dot with the remaining butter pieces. Microwave, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) for 16 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 28 minutes in a 700-watt oven. Stir the cherry mixture. The juices will be the color of deep-red wine and should be looser than you expect, about the consistency of real maple syrup (they will thicken as they cool). If they seem too loose, microwave again, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) in 1-minute increments. Let the cherry mixture sit for 10 minutes, as it will be too hot to eat right away. Sprinkle with the reserved streusel topping, and serve.
- Scatter half the butter pieces in a microwave-safe 9-inch pie dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) until the butter has melted, 45 seconds in an 1,100-watt oven or 1 minute in a 700-watt oven. If the butter has not melted, microwave it again in 5-second increments. Add 1/4 cup of the flour, brown sugar, almonds, oats, cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon salt, and toss together with a fork until all the dry ingredients are moistened, leaving large clumps. Spread out the streusel in a single layer. Microwave, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) for 3 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 4 minutes in a 700-watt oven, stirring halfway through. Remove the dish from the microwave, and stir. The streusel should be golden brown; if it's too light, microwave again, uncovered, in 15-second increments. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe 1-quart shallow baking dish, toss together the cherries, the remaining 2 teaspoons flour, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Dot with the remaining butter pieces. Microwave, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) for 16 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 28 minutes in a 700-watt oven. Stir the cherry mixture. The juices will be the color of deep-red wine and should be looser than you expect, about the consistency of real maple syrup (they will thicken as they cool). If they seem too loose, microwave again, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) in 1-minute increments. Let the cherry mixture sit for 10 minutes, as it will be too hot to eat right away. Sprinkle with the reserved streusel topping, and serve.
- Scatter half the butter pieces in a microwave-safe 9-inch pie dish. Microwave, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) until the butter has melted, 45 seconds in an 1,100-watt oven or 1 minute in a 700-watt oven. If the butter has not melted, microwave it again in 5-second increments. Add 1/4 cup of the flour, brown sugar, almonds, oats, cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon salt, and toss together with a fork until all the dry ingredients are moistened, leaving large clumps. Spread out the streusel in a single layer. Microwave, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) for 3 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 4 minutes in a 700-watt oven, stirring halfway through. Remove the dish from the microwave, and stir. The streusel should be golden brown; if it's too light, microwave again, uncovered, in 15-second increments. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe 1-quart shallow baking dish, toss together the cherries, the remaining 2 teaspoons flour, granulated sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Dot with the remaining butter pieces. Microwave, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) for 16 minutes in an 1,100-watt oven or 28 minutes in a 700-watt oven. Stir the cherry mixture. The juices will be the color of deep-red wine and should be looser than you expect, about the consistency of real maple syrup (they will thicken as they cool). If they seem too loose, microwave again, uncovered, on high (at 100 percent power) in 1-minute increments. Let the cherry mixture sit for 10 minutes, as it will be too hot to eat right away. Sprinkle with the reserved streusel topping, and serve.
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Hlengiwe Ntuli
hlengiwe-ntuli@hotmail.comThis recipe sounds too complicated for me. I'm going to pass.
Benjamin Eshun
be87@gmail.comI'm not sure about the combination of cherries and almonds, but I'm willing to try it.
Mohamed bashir Ali
m@hotmail.comThis recipe looks delicious. I'm going to make it this weekend.
Bwalya Chalikosa
b-c83@yahoo.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Red Wizzy
wizzyr@yahoo.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Dihanna Desgouttes
dihanna.desgouttes49@hotmail.co.ukThe cherry almond crisp is a great way to use up fresh cherries.
yasir naeem
y95@gmail.comThis crisp is perfect for a summer party or potluck.
Youssef Tmam
y10@hotmail.frThe cherry almond crisp is a delicious and comforting dessert.
Akello Gloria
gloria72@gmail.comI love that this crisp can be made in the microwave. It's a great option for a quick and easy dessert.
ezenwaka mercy
e.m2@hotmail.comThis crisp is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.
baftjar fejzaj
fejzaj0@hotmail.frI'm not a big fan of cherries, but I really enjoyed this crisp. The almonds and oats balanced out the sweetness of the cherries nicely.
Mhamad Nomairi
mhamadn@gmail.comMy family loved this cherry almond crisp! The cherries were tart and juicy, the almonds added a nice crunch, and the oat topping was perfectly golden brown.
Sidra Sidra
ss57@yahoo.comThis microwave cherry almond crisp is a delightful treat that is quick and easy to make. The combination of sweet cherries, crunchy almonds, and a buttery oat topping is simply irresistible.