Warm Black Cherry Crisp Recipe [Cast Iron Cooking]

Warm Black Cherry Crisp Recipe - Cast Iron Cooking

Warm Black Cherry Crisp is a delicious dessert that comes together in the cast iron skillet for a rustic presentation. Serve with vanilla ice cream for a classic treat.

Warm Black Cherry Crisp Recipe [Cast Iron Cooking]

Prep time: 20 minutes / Cook time: 30 minutes / Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

4½ c. frozen black cherries, thawed and chopped

¼ c. honey, preferably local

½ t. ground cinnamon

½ t. ground allspice

¼ t. ground cloves

1 T. fresh thyme leaves

Topping Ingredients

1 c. old-fashioned rolled oats

½ c. almond flour

½ c. pecans, chopped

1/3 c. honey, preferably local

3 T. unsalted butter, melted

1/8 t. table salt (optional)

2 T. melted coconut oil (or olive oil)

Optional, to Serve

Greek yogurt, homemade whipped cream, or sugar-free ice cream. Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

Directions

1.    Place top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 350°F.

2.    Combine thawed chopped cherries, honey, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and thyme leaves in a bowl. Toss to combine and set aside.

3.    Combine the topping ingredients in a separate bowl and stir until oats are thoroughly coated and all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.

4.    Lightly grease the four 9-oz. oval cast iron baking dishes (or the 10” cast iron skillet) with coconut oil.

5.    Divide the cherry mixture equally among the cast iron mini-servers and spread into an even layer. Divide the topping between the 4 mini-servers, as well, and spread into a thin layer on top.

6.    Place into pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned and the cherry mixture is nice and bubbly. If using a 10” skillet, cover loosely with aluminum foil after 30 minutes and bake for another 10-15 minutes.

7.    Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving plain or topped with some Greek yogurt, whipped cream, and/or sugar-free ice cream. Garnish with a couple sprigs of fresh thyme, if desired.

Recipe Note

Frozen cherries are much easier to use than fresh for this recipe. Place frozen cherries in a small strainer set over a large bowl to collect the liquid while thawing. Reserve the liquid to use in smoothies, cocktails, or non-alcoholic beverages. For example, you can combine some of the cherry juice with club soda and some crushed mint for a refreshing spritzer.