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Montmorency Sour Cherry Crumble

15 · Jun 30, 2021 · 4 Comments

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Montmorency Cherry Crumble in a white baking dish.

This Montmorency Sour Cherry Crumble is bursting with juicy tart cherries! Cobbler and crisp are two of my go-to summer desserts. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free and just down right delicious!

Originally published on July 6, 2018. Last updated on June 30, 2021.

Baking dish with cherry crumble surrounded by fresh cherries.

Sour Cherry Crumble

A summer crumble is an absolute favorite of mine! This gluten free cherry crumble recipe was born out of a straight up abundance of these sour cherries! There is a Montmorency cherry tree where I live that bursts each year with tons of these little red cherries, full of sweet and sour juice.

I’m so pleased with how it turned out! Slightly sweet yet still tangy it’s perfect for those who want a sweet treat but don’t want to overdue it. It’s also perfect to be sweetened up further with some vanilla ice cream if that’s more your jam!

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Side view of a cherry cobbler with cherry juice running down the side of the white baking dish.

What you’ll need to make this recipe:

  • awesome cherry pitter
  • large mixing bowl with pour spout
  • 8×8 baking dish

How to make gluten free Cherry Crisp

This sour cherry crisp recipe is incredible easy to make and the perfect end to any meal.

You’ll start by combining the pitted cherries with honey, vanilla extract and arrowroot powder and stir until combined. Then pour the cherry mixture into a 8×8 inch baking dish.

Cut cold butter into small 1/2 inch cubes and combine all topping ingredients into a small bowl. Using your fingers work the cold butter into the mixture of oats using a finger snapping motion.

Once the butter is worked through the topping (some small remaining butter chunks are fine) top the cherries evenly with the mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cherries are bubbling and the crumble topping is golden brown.

Allow the crumble to sufficiently cool before digging in and enjoy!

Overhead view of a square white baking dish filled with sour cherries and crisp oat topping.

How to make cherry crisp with frozen cherries

If you’d like to make cherry crisp with frozen cherries, I simply recommend removing the cherries from the freezer the night before and letting them thaw overnight in the fridge then proceeding with the recipe as written.

If time is of the essence and overnight thawing isn’t an option, remove your cherries from the fridge and in their container or bag allow them to sit under cool running water (not hot!) until thawed and this will greatly speed up the process.

How long does cherry cobbler last?

Your cherry cobbler leftovers will last between 4-5 days covered in the fridge. I recommend using either an airtight lid or plastic wrap when covering.

Scoop of pie cherries with crumble oat topping being taken from a white baking dish.

More Healthy Dessert Recipes:

  • Blackberry Cobbler
  • Gluten Free Apple Crisp
  • Mini Key Lime Pies
  • Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
  • Vegan Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins

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Montmorency Sour Cherry Crumble

★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Sweet Treats
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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This Montmorency Sour Cherry Crumble is bursting with juicy tart cherries! Cobbler and crisp are two of my go-to summer desserts. This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free and just down right delicious!


Ingredients

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Filling:

  • 3 cups fresh Montmorency cherries, pitted (see notes above if using frozen)
  • 1/3 cup raw honey
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 Tablespoons arrowroot powder

Topping:

  • 1 cup gluten free old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup unsalted vegan or dairy butter, cold from fridge *not room temperature (for dairy free butter I recommend Miyoko’s Vegan Cultured Unsalted Butter)
  • 1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Using a large mixing bowl, combine pitted cherries with honey, vanilla extract and arrowroot powder and stir until combined.
  3. Pour the cherry mixture into a 8×8 inch baking dish.
  4. Cut cold butter into small 1/2 inch cubes and combine all topping ingredients into a small bowl.
  5. Using your fingers work the cold butter into the mixture of oats using a finger snapping motion.
  6. Once the butter is worked through the topping (some small remaining butter chunks are fine) top the cherries evenly with the mixture.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the cherries are bubbling and the crumble topping is golden brown.
  8. Allow the crumble to sufficiently cool before digging in and enjoy!

Keywords: sour cherry crumble, gluten free cherry crisp,

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Comments

  1. Silpa says

    December 12, 2018 at 6:10 am

    Looks amazing. Can’t wait to try.

    ★★★★★

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    • Nicole says

      December 15, 2018 at 2:50 pm

      Thank you so much Silpa! This sour cherry crumble is so good! I think you’ll really enjoy it. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Lori says

    July 7, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    Easy recipe. Love the crunchy topping.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Nicole says

      July 9, 2020 at 1:34 pm

      Thank you Lori, glad you enjoy it!

      ★★★★★

      Reply

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