Cherry Amaretto Peach Crisp Recipe
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Cherry Amaretto Peach Crisp Recipe
Description
This crisp recipe features a filling of peeled, pitted peaches mixed with fresh cherries and dried cherries that have been soaked and softened in amaretto, an almond-flavored liqueur. The combination provides a balance of sweet and tart fruit flavors enhanced by the subtle almond notes of the amaretto. The fruit mixture is thickened with cornstarch to help achieve a nicely set filling.
The crisp topping combines brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt, cold butter, oatmeal, and sliced almonds. The butter is cut into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, offering a crumbly, buttery texture when baked. This topping adds a lightly spiced, crunchy contrast to the soft fruit beneath.
After macerating the fruit and preparing the topping, the fruit mixture is briefly cooked on the stove to dissolve sugars and thicken before being covered with the crisp topping and baked in the oven. This method ensures an even texture and prevents sogginess.
Serving with vanilla or similarly flavored ice cream complements the warm fruit and crisp topping, balancing richness and temperature.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup dried cherries if the cherries are large, cut them in half
- ¼ cup amaretto such as DiSarronno, or almond flavored liquor
- 3 peach peeled, pitted and sliced, ripe
- 1 cup Cherry pitted and sliced
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch salt
- ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon butter cold, unsalted
- ¼ cup oatmeal
- ¼ cup almonds sliced
Serve with:
- vanilla ice cream or butter almond, cherry vanilla, or peach ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Add dried cherries and amaretto to a small bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds to warm amaretto and set aside to allow cherries to absorb some of the amaretto and plump.
- Meanwhile, add 1/4 cup brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt to a small bowl Toss to combine. Cut 1/4 cup butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse meal. Add oatmeal and almonds and toss to combine. Set aside.
- Melt remaining tablespoon of butter in a small cast iron skillet over medium heat. Scoop the macerated dried cherries out of the Amaretto and add it to the pan along with the sliced peaches, cherries and remaining 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Stir for 2-3 minutes until the brown sugar dissolves.
- Add the cornstarch to the reserved Amaretto and stir to combine.
- Add the Amaretto slurry to the peach mixture and heat until the liquid is bubbly and thickened slightly. Remove pan from heat and sprinkle crisp mixture over the fruit.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crisp is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with a scoop of your favorite ice cream while warm.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 432 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 432kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 1120IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 9.8mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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