Cherry Almond Oatmeal Crisp

Cherry Almond Oatmeal Crisp

Ingredients

• 6 cups (about 2 pounds) sweet cherries, pitted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp tapicoa
• 2 Tbsp warm water
• For Topping:
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Coat individual baking dishes with cooking spray.
2. Prepare the filling by combining cherries, sugar,and juice in a medium saucepan.
3. Bring to boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until cherries have softened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
4. Combine tapioca and water in a small bowl. Add to cherry mixture and stir until mixture has thickened.
5. Remove from heat and spoon cherry mixture into individual baking dishes.
6. To prepare topping:
7. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Cut in chilled butter with a fork.
8. Stir in sliced almonds. Sprinkle oat mixture evenly over cherry mixture.
9. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is crisp. Let stand 5 minutes; serve warm.

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