Saucy Cherry & Almond Butter Crumble (Vegan)
A delicious vegan dessert featuring sweet cherries with a crunchy almond oat topping, perfect for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 800 g frozen sweet cherries
- 0.25 cup cherry jam ((fruit sweetened))
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 - 0.5 almond extract ((depending on strength))
- 1.5 Tbsp cornstarch ((mixed with 3 Tbsp cold water))
Crumble Topping
- ¾ cup quick oats
- ½ cup almond meal
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- A good pinch salt
- ¼ cup almond butter
- 2.5 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil ((melted))
Optional toppings
- Vegan-friendly yoghurt, ice cream or custard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Cook cherries with jam in a skillet until juice appears, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Mix oats, almond meal, cinnamon, and salt. Combine almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup; add to dry ingredients.
- Add lemon juice and almond extract to cherries, thicken with cornstarch mixed with water, then transfer to baking dish.
- Crumble topping over cherries and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
Notes
Keep an eye on the crumble while baking to prevent burning.