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