Cherry Almond Crisp

Submitted by Mommy Cooking Simple

"This is a delicious, not too sweet cherry crisp recipe. I was trying to think of ways to cook something sweet and fruity without any processed sweeteners and this one is pretty good! I top it with vanilla flavored whipped cream."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 1 Crisp
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans unsweetened tart red cherries (undrained)
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon almond flavoring
• 1 cup almond meal
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pour the undrained cherries, maple syrup and almond flavoring into ungreased 9"x9" baking dish. Stir together then set aside.
3. In large bowl, stir together almond meal, oats and cinnamon.
4. Add the honey and coconut to the almond meal/oats mixture and stir together until crumbly. You may need to use your hands to reach the right texture.
5. Sprinkle the almond meal/oat mixture over the top of the cherries.
6. Bake for about 15 minutes or until bubbly.
7. While cooling, whip the cream and vanilla together until stiff.
8. Top the crisp with the whipped cream and enjoy!