Description
Homemade cherry berry skillet crisp delivers sweet summer magic straight from grandma’s kitchen. Warm spices and golden crumble invite passionate bakers to savor each delightful, rustic bite.
Ingredients
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Fruits:
- 2 cups cherries, pitted
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 10-inch cast-iron skillet by lightly greasing its surface.
- Combine cherries, mixed berries, lemon juice, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl, gently tossing until fruits are evenly coated.
- Transfer the fruit mixture into the prepared skillet, spreading it in an even layer.
- Create the crisp topping by mixing flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients, using fingertips to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse, crumbly breadcrumbs.
- Sprinkle the crisp topping evenly over the fruit mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the fruit filling bubbles around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the crisp to cool for 15 minutes, which helps the filling set and prevents burning.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Opt for seasonal, ripe cherries and mixed berries to enhance the natural sweetness and depth of flavor in the crisp.
- Use cold butter and work quickly when making the topping to achieve a perfectly crumbly, flaky texture that doesn’t become dense.
- Consider substituting gluten-free flour and certified gluten-free oats for those with gluten sensitivities, maintaining the crisp’s delightful crunch.
- Allow the crisp to rest after baking, which helps thicken the fruit filling and prevents burning, creating a more cohesive and appealing dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg