Homemade Cherry Crisp, packed with almonds and topped with a thick layer of crunchy brown sugar streusel. Serve it with homemade amaretto whipped cream for an extra special treat!
So, we’ve been working with Ellia on the word NO. And by we, I mostly mean me. Since I’m the one home with her all day, I get the lucky task of telling her no….repeatedly….to nearly everything she asks for. See, when you’re working on something, sometimes you have to go a little overboard to prove a point. You know what I mean?
We could’ve seen it coming, really. The constant negotiation. The never knowing when to stop. And I suppose, to some extent, it’s our fault for not nipping it in the bud sooner. But. Now’s as good a time as any….or so I keep telling myself….and Project NO is well underway. My goal? To stop her from asking for EVERYTHING! My other goal? To give her enough practice with NO that she can learn to roll with it. Wish me luck.
It all started about a week ago, on a little outing to the zoo. We were having a lovely time, and then it began. Requests for ice cream and train rides and popcorn and zip lines. And somewhere, in the midst of it, I decided I had had enough. Honestly, in the week since then, things have been going really well. She’s making strides! Do we still have a long way to go? Yes. But I’m trying to celebrate the small victories.
So, in the spirit of celebration, I decided to make a crisp. A delicious cherry crisp, using cherries from a family friend’s tree. And I decided to add almonds, and amaretto whipped cream, because when you’re celebrating, you pull out all the stops! Let’s just say it was definitely celebration-worthy. AKA amazing. Sweet and crunchy and satisfying. Almost as satisfying as teaching Ellia the word NO. And definitely something I could get used to.
Cherry Almond Crisp
Ingredients
Crisp
- 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups pitted tart cherries
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup whole raw almonds coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Whipped cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream very cold
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons amaretto liqueur
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan combine cornstarch, sugar, cherries, and vanilla.
- Simmer 7-10 minutes until thickened.
- Pour into greased 8×8 inch square pan or deep 9 inch pie plate.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, butter, and almonds.
- Sprinkle evenly over cherries in pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare whipped cream by combining whipping cream and sugar in a chilled bowl.
- Beat with chilled beaters on medium speed, gradually adding in amaretto, until soft peaks form.
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I can never resist crisps, especially ones filled with cherries! This looks just perfect, Cathy! I love the use of almonds in here!
Jess says
It’s amazing how much Ellia has in common with my just turned 11 year old Riley. Just insert a more tween-y tone and oh my, we have had a lot of heart to hearts this Summer about attitude and tone and being more agreeable. It all goes full circle in some ways. Anyway, so glad you posted this recipe, it looks amazing and nobody could say no to that! Bring on the cherries :)!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
I have a bag of cherries in my fridge right now! I hate pitting them but people have told me I am good at it (I guess that is a good skill to have, haha?) To make a crisp or a pie… Maybe you can deliver this crisp to me and I can share some of my pie 🙂
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
Cathy, I’m obsessed with this. The price of cherries around me just went down so I’ll be sure to be making this very soon!
Annie @Maebells says
I have made crisps for dessert like once a week since summer started, I just cannot get enough!! I am loving the looks of this!! Cherry and almonds were made for each other!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
I usually like my crisps with ice cream on top but I’m thinking your amaretto whipped cream sounds absolutely delicious, Cathy!
Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says
Agh I have to tell Stella no about 50 times a day! Good luck!!
And this crips is everything a dessert should be! It looks amazing!
Ashlyn+@+Belle+of+the+Kitchen says
I swear that “no” is the most frequently used word in my vocabulary most days! I could totally kick back after a long day with a big bowl of this lovely cherry crisp though, Cathy! And I’m pretty sure I would put that amaretto whipped cream on everything. 🙂
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
So yummy, Cathy! I haven’t made any crisps in awhile – looks like I ne to pick up some cherries on my next shopping trip!
marcie says
I can’t get enough cherries right now, so this is calling my name! I love the addition of the almonds! 🙂
Rachael says
My little boy LOVES cherries! this would be the perfect dessert for him!
Deb@+Cooking+on+the+Front+Burner says
This is the perfect summer dessert and cherries are so good!