Ingredients:

  • 4 cups (600g) fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • 2 tbsp (15g) cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (42g) honey
  • 1/2 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup (60g) almond flour
  • 3 tbsp (45g) coconut oil, solid/softened
  • 2 tbsp (42g) honey
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) sea salt
  • 1/4 cup (30g) sliced almonds

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the pitted cherries, cornstarch, lemon juice, honey, and cinnamon.
  2. Stir until the cherries are evenly coated in the starch mixture to ensure a velvety sauce.
  3. Pour the cherry mixture into an 8x8 inch baking dish, spreading them into an even layer.
  4. In the same bowl, mix the rolled oats, almond flour, sea salt, and sliced almonds.
  5. Add the softened coconut oil and honey to the dry ingredients.
  6. Use a fork to mash the ingredients until the mixture forms small, pea-sized clumps.
  7. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the cherry base, leaving a tiny gap at the edges to prevent overflow.
  8. Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  9. Remove when the fruit is bubbling vigorously around the edges and the topping has turned a deep mahogany-gold.
  10. Let the dessert rest for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.