Paleo Cherry Crisp
Ingredients
- 5 cfresh cherries
or frozen, pitted
- ⅝ ccoconut sugar
can sub maple sugar or granulated monk fruit sugar
- ⅝ c3 tbsp water
divided
- 3 tbsparrowroot or potato starch
- 1 tspalmond extract
optional, but highly recommended!
- 2 ½ calmond flour
see notes for nut-free option
- ⅓ ccoconut flour
- ½ clight tasting olive oil
or melted coconut oil
- ½ cmaple syrup
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Have ready a 9x13 pan (can also use a 11x7).
- 2
In a medium pot over medium heat on the stove, add the pitted cherries, sugar, and 2/3 cup water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until cherries are tender and sauce is boiling.
- 3
In a separate small bowl, stir together the starch and 3 tablespoons water to create a slurry. Make sure it's well combined.
- 4
While stirring, add the slurry mixture to the cherries. Keep stirring to help the slurry not clump. Stir continuously until mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Once thickens, remove from heat and stir in almond extract, if using. Pour into the baking pan.
- 5
In a medium bowl, combine all the crisp topping ingredients until well combined. Crumble over top of the cherries in the pan.
- 6
Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until topping is lightly browned and edges are bubbling. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Paleo Cherry Crisp
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting dessert that everyone can enjoy, regardless of dietary needs? This Paleo Cherry Crisp delivers all the sweet, tart, and crunchy satisfaction you desire, made easy and wholesome.
What sets this Paleo Cherry Crisp apart is its brilliant use of naturally gluten-free and dairy-free ingredients that come together effortlessly. The combination of sweet, juicy cherries with a perfectly crumbly, golden topping creates a balanced texture and flavor profile that feels both indulgent and surprisingly light. This recipe is designed to be straightforward, making it an excellent choice even for novice bakers.
Get ready for a dessert experience that boasts vibrant, bursting cherries enveloped in a tender, slightly thickened sauce, perfectly contrasted by a golden-brown, crisp topping. Each bite offers a delightful play of textures and a rich, sweet-tart flavor profile. This simple yet elegant crisp is naturally free of gluten, dairy, and eggs, making it a wonderful choice for those with various sensitivities, and even includes a nut-free option for the topping.
It's a surprisingly easy dessert that tastes like a labor of love, perfect for a cozy weeknight or a gathering. You'll love how this crisp manages to be both deeply satisfying and align with a paleo lifestyle, offering a truly delicious dessert experience without compromise.
Customization & Variations
Flexibility is key with this recipe! You can easily swap fresh cherries for frozen ones without any adjustments, making it accessible year-round. For the sweetener, feel free to use maple sugar or granulated monk fruit sugar instead of coconut sugar if preferred. If you need a nut-free option, be sure to refer to the recipe notes for the almond flour substitution. A light-tasting olive oil works beautifully in the crisp topping, but melted coconut oil is another excellent choice for a subtly different flavor. Don't skip the almond extract; it truly enhances the cherry flavor, but it is optional.
This delightful Paleo Cherry Crisp is perfect for any occasion, from a casual family dinner to a special gathering. Serve it warm, perhaps with a scoop of your favorite dairy-free vanilla ice cream or coconut whipped cream for an extra touch of decadence. Its generous yield of 10 servings makes it ideal for sharing.