Have you started on a Vegan Diet? You may find it tough to find recipes that excite you.
I know when I started to follow a low carb and vegetarian diet a couple of years ago for health reasons I had to change my whole way of eating.
When you’re on a VEGAN DIET you really don’t have to give up those desserts you used to love.
This recipe for warm black cherry crisp is so healthy and delicious into the bargain.
Here’s a Tip:
Frozen cherries are much easier to use than fresh for this recipe.
Place frozen cherries in a small strainer set over a large bowl to collect the liquid while thawing.
Reserve the liquid to use in smoothies, cocktails, or non-alcoholic beverages.
For example, you can combine some of the cherry juice with club soda and some crushed mint for a refreshing spritzer.
Serves from 4 to 6 people
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Warm Black Cherry Crisp
Ingredients
- Special equipment: 4 x 9-oz. oval cast iron mini-servers.
- (If unavailable use a well-seasoned 10” cast iron skillet instead:
- Ingredients:
- 4½ cup frozen black cherries thawed and chopped
- ¼ cup maple syrup preferably local
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp. ground allspice
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup pecans chopped
- ⅓ cup maple syrup preferably local
- 5 tbsp coconut oil melted, divided
- 1/8 tsp. table salt
Instructions
- Place top oven rack in the center position and pre-heat oven to 350°F.
- Remove from oven and set a side to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Combine thawed chopped cherries, maple syrup, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and thyme leaves in a bowl. Toss to combine and set aside.
- Combine rolled oats, almond flour, pecans, maple syrup, three tablespoons melted coconut oil, and salt in a separate bowl and stir until oats are thoroughly coated and all ingredients are well combined. Set aside.
- Lightly grease the four 9-oz. oval cast iron baking dishes (or the 10” cast iron skillet) with remaining coconut oil.
- Divide the cherry mixture equally among the cast iron mini-servers and spread into an even layer. Divide the topping between the 4 mini-servers, as well, and spread into a thin layer on top.
- Place into pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is nicely browned and the cherry mixture is nice and bubbly.
- Tip: If using a 10” skillet, cover loosely with aluminum foil after 30minutes and bake for another 10-15 minutes. Enjoy!
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