Whew! That was just about the equivalent of water boarding, I believe! It has literally taken me 40 days from start to finish to roll out this new website! I still have a few other things that I would like to do, but they can be done at my leisure! I hope you like our new look! Jot down a quick comment below and let me know! Due to the fact that this task was daunting, (I’ve decided I’m very glad I don’t have to code for a living!), I thought I would do a super easy dessert recipe. Cherry, Coconut and Almond Crisp comes together in less than 10 minutes and just warms you up from the inside out!
The only good thing about being chained to the computer for 40 days is that it has been a great excuse for me to avoid going outside in the frigid cold we have been experiencing as of late! I literally haven’t been out of the house more than 5 times in the last month and half, which suits me just fine! I haven’t even been to the grocery store! My husband and son stop a few times a week for incidentals. Luckily the freezers were stocked!
So to come up with this recipe, I had to rummage through the freezers to find some good ingredients to put together! I also realized when I got back in to the kitchen to make this cherry crisp, that being in the kitchen is far superior to being chained to the computer! I was smiles from ear to ear!
This Cherry Crisp is so easy to make, it’s ridiculous! First mix sugar and cornstarch with the cherries. You could use fresh, frozen or even canned cherries. If you use frozen or canned cherries, drain the excess liquid from them. Set aside.
The unsweetened coconut I had was in large chunks and very tough so I ground it up in a food processor. You could use sweetened coconut but then eliminate the sugar.
I chose not to grind the almonds because the crunch added lots of texture and fiber. Mix the oats, sugar, almond, coconut together.
Add the coconut oil. Make sure that it is room temperature so that it will incorporate well. If it is too hot or too cold, it will not mix well.
Incorporate the coconut oil well so that the mixture resembles a ‘crumble’ texture.
Press about 1/3 of the mixture down onto the bottom of an oven proof baking dish.
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Spread the cherry mixture, evenly on top of the crumb mixture.
Evenly distrubute the remaining crumb mixture on top of the cheeries.
Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes, until the crumb topping is browned and the cherry filling is bubbly.
Enjoy hot or cold. I prefer it hot. You could add some vegan whipped topping or vegan ice cream, if desired. If you can indulge in REAL ice cream, go for it!!! This Rhubarb Crisp is my favorite Springtime treat!
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Have fun cooking!
Cherry, Coconut and Almond Crisp
Ingredients
- 2 c fresh or frozen cherries (thawed and drained, if using frozen), pitted
- 1 Tbsp turbinado sugar, can sub white sugar (sub any sweetener you like)
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
For Crisp topping
- 1 c gluten free oats
- heaping 1/2 c. blanched slivered almonds chopped if desired
- 1/2 c unsweetened coconut
- 1 large pinch cinnamon
- 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil , room temperature
- 3 Tbsp turbinado sugar, can sub white sugar (sub any sweetener you like)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Mix cherries, sugar and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Mix all ingredients for the topping in another medium bowl. Mix well to incorporate coconut oil with all of the oats.
- Place about 1/3 of the topping mix on the bottom of an oven-proof baking dish. Add the cherry mixture to the top of that and distribute evenly over the base.
- Top with remaining topping.
- Bake about 40 minutes until topping is browned and cherries are bubbly.
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Sarah Newman, Vegan Chickpea
Wow I love the simplicity of this recipe and that it’s vegan + gluten free! Definitely would get topped with some coconut whip or ice cream 😉 Your website looks really great too! 🙂
Binky
I’ve never made a coconut whip! I’ll have to give that a try! Thanks for your comment, Sarah!
Albert Trotter
i have tried it today and my family loved it a lot..its taste was so delicious..i also added some walnuts which enhanced its taste ..thanks for sharing the easy yet quick recipe with us
Binky
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Albert! I bet the walnuts added a whole different dimension too!
puppetml
Greetings from Colorado! I’m bored to death at work so I decided to check out your site on my iphone during lunch break. I really like the knowledge you present here and can’t wait to take a look when I get home. I’m surprised at how quick your blog loaded on my cell phone .. I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, wonderful blog!
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Binky
Thank you! Have a wonderful day!
pretty
I am going to make this into bars for a midday snack. Thanks for the recipe.
Binky
Wow! That’s a great idea, Pretty! Share that with me when you make it!
Amanda
Given the choice between a fruit pie and a fruit crisp, the answer would be hands down for the crisp. I’ve never tried a cherry crisp, but this looks too delicious to resist!
Binky
I agree Amanda! This is the first time I have done a cherry crisp! It was superb! Give it a try!
Oriana @Mommy's Home Cooking
What an easy and lovely dessert!! I want to reach out and grab that piece, right out of my computer screen. Looks soooo good!
Binky
It is super easy, Oriana! Thank you for the nice compliment!
Emily | Oat&Sesame
Congrats on the new website! There is nothing better than the down home flavors of a fruit crisp to reward yourself! Huge fan of cherries! This looks great!
Binky
Thank you Emily! It was definitely a labor of love! This is very delicious and really was a great reward!
Brandi Crawford
I love the combo of ingredients! This looks amazing!
Binky
Thanks Brandi! I love cherries with almonds! They are such a great combination!
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
It is hard re-designing websites, especially when one is a perfectionist :). I love, love, love cherries and this crisp looks so good. I can’t wait to try it.
Binky
Boy, your not kidding Elaine! Thanks so much for your comment! Let me know how you like the crisp!
Luci's Morsels
This looks absolutely delicious! With cherry season upon us, this is a must try!
Binky
Thank you Luci! I honestly can’t wait for cherry season! Lovely warm weather! 🙂
Sarah at Champagne Tastes
Your site looks fabulous! I love the new look- so clean! And this dessert sounds deeeelish!
Binky
Thank you so much, Sarah! That really means a lot to me! I’m glad you like it!
Platter Talk
Sounds so delicious, and easy to make, too.
Binky
Super easy! Isn’t that the best part? Anything easy and tasty is right up my alley! Thanks Dan!
Kristine
This looks delicious and I LOVE the ingredient list! Fruit crisps are one of my all-time favorites, I can’t wait to try this one. 🙂
Binky
Thank you Kristine! I hope you enjoy it! Have a great day!
Peggy Kunzler
Your new website looks amazing! Nice job!
Binky
Thanks, Peggy! That’s great to hear!
Lois Kunzler
Binky, the new Website is awesome and the pictures are great!
Binky
Thanks, Lois! I appreciate your kind words! Have a wonderful day!