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Dutch oven Cherry Crisp is perfect any time of the year.
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Dutch Oven Cherry Crisp

Cherries, almonds and oat crumble:  What's not to love with this simple, Dutch oven classic!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dutch Oven Cherry Crisp, Easy Cherry Crisp Recipe
Servings: 10 - 12 servings
Calories: 497kcal
Author: Janet-Mountain Kitchen

Ingredients

For Cherry Filling:

  • 2-21 oz. cans Cherry Pie Filling
  • 1 Tbsp. Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp. Vanilla

For the Crumble:

  • 1/2 c. White Sugar
  • 1/2 c. Brown Sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 8 Tbsp. 1 cube butter (salted or unsalted)
  • 1 c. Cake Flour
  • 3/4 c. Oats
  • 1 c. Slivered Almonds

Equipment:

  • 12 inch Dutch Oven
  • Charcoal: 25-28 coals: light em up when preparation starts

Instructions

For the Filling:

  • Grease Dutch Oven with butter or non-stick spray.
  • Mix cherry pie filling, lemon juice, and vanilla together.
  • Pour cherry mixture into Dutch Oven.

For the Crumble:

  • Combine white and brown sugar, salt, and butter in a bowl or food processor.  Cream together with some elbow grease, mixer, or pulse until ~ pea size.
  • Mix together cake flour, oats, and almonds in a separate bowl.
  • Add to creamed butter/sugar mixture and combine.
  • Spread topping evenly over the cherry mixture in Dutch Oven.
  • Cover and place Dutch Oven on 8-9 coals and top lid with 17-18 coals.  Bake for 30-45 minutes, checking for evenly browned crust.
  • Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

Notes

  • For indoors:  Use Dutch Oven (enamel coated or standard), or 9 x 13" pan.  Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and bake 30-45 mins.
  • Healthy Substitutions: Use Splenda in place of sugar and/or brown sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 112mg | Fiber: 5g