Sweet Cherry Crisp

Although it has been tweaked a little, the original of this recipe was seen recently on Paula Deen's show, Paula's Best Dishes, & we found this very enjoyable. Prep time does not include the 15 minutes needed for the finished crisp to cool before serving.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 3  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6  cups frozen cherries, pitted, thawed
• 1  cup quick-cooking oats, NOT the regular kind
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour (yes, again)
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter
• 1  cup  sliced almonds

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, then lightly grease a 13"x9" baking pan, preferably glass.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar & the 3 tablespoons of flour, then add the cherries & stir, tossing gently to coat before spooning the cherry mixture into the prepared pan.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar & the 1/4 cup of flour, then using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly.
4. Stir in the almonds & then sprinkle evenly over the cherry mixture.
5. Bake about 30 minutes or until hot & bubbly & the topping is golden brown. Remove from the oven to a wire rack & let stand 15 minutes before serving.