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.

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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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!

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.

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