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Sweet cherries topped with a toasted oat crumble make this gluten-free cherry crumble the perfect summer dessert! Enjoy this healthy dessert all summer long.
I love when I create recipes that are the perfect mix of healthy and indulgence. This gluten free cherry crumble is that recipe. Traditional cherry crisp recipes are made from cherry pie filling, all-purpose flour, butter (or margarine!) and brown sugar. I am proud to say I successfully upgraded the traditional recipe to a flavorful, gluten-free, vegan option. You can thank me later!
I obviously wanted to keep the overall flavor the same as the traditional version but I wanted to use fresh and whole ingredients when possible. I made three main changes:
- In place of cherry pie filling, I used fresh cherries.
- In place of all-purpose flour, I used oat flour.
- And in place of butter/margarine, I used coconut oil.
The end result is just as delicious (or dare I say better?!) than the traditional. I love how light and refreshing it is while also being extremely satisfying. Pro tip: enjoy a la mode. 😉
Ingredients in Healthy Cherry Crisp
- fresh cherries
- coconut palm sugar
- cornstarch
- gluten-free oat flour
- gluten-free rolled oats
- cinnamon
- sea salt
- coconut oil
How to Make Gluten Free Cherry Crumble
I love making crumbles and crisps because they are super simple to throw together! Start by mixing the cherries, coconut palm sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the topping: oat flour, rolled oats, coconut palm sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add in the coconut oil and use your hands to combine everything so the end result is a crumbly consistency. (Official baking term…) Add your cherry mix to a large baking dish and then sprinkle the crumble on top, coating the entire top. Bake at 375º for 45 minutes or until the top is slightly browned and crispy.
PrintGluten-Free Cherry Crumble
Sweet cherries topped with a toasted oat crumble make this gluten-free cherry crumble the perfect summer dessert! Enjoy this healthy dessert all summer long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 Hour
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 5 cups chopped, pitted cherries
- 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
For Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup gluten-free oat flour*
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/3 cup coconut palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 cup cold coconut oil**
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine cherries, coconut palm sugar and cornstarch.
- Add to a large baking dish (I used a 10 inch cast iron skillet)
- In a separate bowl combine oat flour, rolled oats, coconut palm sugar, cinnamon and sea salt.
- Add in coconut oil and using hands combine to form a crumbly “pea-like” consistency.
- Sprinkle crumble on top of cherries, coating the entire top.
- Bake for 45 mins or until top has browned slightly.
- Serve warm. I highly suggest a la mode 😉
*Make oat flour by grinding up rolled oats in a blender or food processor.
**I place mine in fridge for 5 mins to harden.
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Made this for Father’s day, it was a hit! Used monk fruit with the berries, brown sugar in topping, since i ran out of monk fruit, and Krusteaz gluten free flour. Next time, ill switch the oat and flour amounts, but still great!
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed.
This sounds so good. i lkove cherrys, thanks for sharing this recipe.
Simon
Hey, I just finished my second brownie reading this which was the conclusion to 5 days spend eating takeout, pizza and cake. So I can relate to these benders. But hey, life’s about balance, yes?
Sometimes weekends just turn out like that and you gotta roll with it!
Oh, it looks so delicious! I bet it tastes heavenly. Cherries are one of my favourite fruits but I’ve never made cherry crumble. I definitely need to change that.
Hope you enjoy!
Hahaha I can totally relate! I was recently told by Arman that I don’t deserve to be called a HLB anymore… RUDE! But hey, for people like you and me, life is about more than just being healthy. And I’m more than okay with that!
This looks awesome by the way. I hope local cherries are still available after my England trip because I totally want to make this!
Two things: 1) Sometimes shit just happens. It’s ok. 2) Gluten free and vegan do not equal healthy. In fact, I know some pretty unhealthy vegans. Doritos do not make a nutrient dense meal.
If it makes you feel any better, I had potato chips and dip for lunch on Monday, followed by a grilled cheese sandwich for dinner. Nary a veggie in sight.
i am SO craving some crumble right now, looks delicious.. i love cherry season!
It’s my fav time of the year!!