Ingredients

The following ingredients have 9 Servings
  • 36 ounces frozen dark cherries, no sugar added (thawed) ((3 12-ounce bags))
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (divided)
  • ¾ cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup sliced almonds (divided)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter (cut into 1-inch slices)

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, toss cherries with lemon juice and vanilla. Add white sugar and ¼ cup flour and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, combine remaining 1 ¼ cups flour, oats, brown sugar, ¼ cup sliced almonds, and salt. Work in the butter with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle over the fruit. Sprinkle with remaining almonds.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until topping is golden brown.