Small Batch Cherry Crumble
A cozy dessert featuring sweet cherries topped with a buttery crumble, perfect for a small serving.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
For the cherry filling
- 1.5 cups cherries, pitted and halved Fresh or frozen cherries work well.
- 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice Optional, for brightening flavor.
- 2-3 tablespoons small batch cherry jam Optional, for enhanced cherry flavor.
For the crumble topping
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons cold butter, diced
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds or pecans Optional for extra crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Lightly butter a 5 to 6 inch mini baking dish or two ramekins.
- Toss the cherries with the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the jam in the dish. Reserve the rest of the jam for drizzling on top later.
Making the crumble topping
- In a small bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter with your fingers until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Stir in nuts if using.
Baking
- Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the cherries.
- Bake for 22 to 28 minutes, until the top is golden and the fruit is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool for 10 minutes before drizzling with the remaining jam.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For a thicker cherry filling, stir 1 teaspoon of cornstarch into the cherries before baking. Can make the crumble ahead and store in the fridge or freezer.