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Amaretto Cherry Crumble

The Amaretto and almond adds a mellow smoothness to this sweet cherry crumble. When cherries are in season, grab a few extras for this sweet treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 271
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the filling:
  • 4-5 cups cherries pitted and halved
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 4 Tbs instant clear Jel
  • 1 shot Amaretto
For the topping:
  • ¾ cup old fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup AP flour
  • ½ cup dark brown sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • 6 Tbs salt cold and cubed

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Mix all filling ingredients in a large bowl until all cherries are evenly coated
  3. In a separate bowl, add all dry ingredients and stir to combine
  4. Add cold butter and using your fingers, or pastry cutter, work butter in to crumble mixture
  5. Line the bottom of a 9" pie plate with your favorite pastry recipe
  6. Fill with the cherries and then sprinkle crumble mixture in top
  7. Baker on the bottom rack for 20 minutes
  8. Reduce heat to 350°, move the pie to the middle rack and bake for another 40-45 minutes.
  9. If the pie is browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil
  10. Let cool completely before cutting

Notes

  • If you don't have pie thickener, corn starch can be used. Pie thickeners like clear instant Jel gives the pie a glossy shine and cooks better under high temperature
  • Frozen cherries can be used. Thaw completely and place on a paper towel lined plate to soak up any excessive juice