Cherry crumble is a simple dessert to make with fresh or frozen cherries. A crumble topping that’s crispy and sweet that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Sink your teeth into a burst of juicy sweetness with a serving of cherry crumble. Whether it’s a cozy family gathering or a special occasion, this cherry-filled delight is the perfect treat to top off the night.
Picture this: a warm and buttery crumbly topping that’s crispy, covering a bed of fresh cherries. As you take a spoonful, the tartness of the cherries harmonizes with the sweetness of the crumble, creating a symphony of flavors in your mouth.
Not only is this dessert absolutely mouthwatering, but it’s also incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients and a simple step-by-step guide, you’ll have a mouthwatering cherry crumble ready in no time.
How To Make Cherry Crumble
Ingredient needed
- Cherries
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Butter
- Granulated sugar
- Lemon juice
Making the cherry crumble recipe
- Preheat the oven to 375F.
- Now, in a bowl, add the cherries with the stems removed. Toss them in the lemon juice. Then, add the flour and toss them so that the cherries are coated. Add the tossed cherries in the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt and the cold butter. Use a pastry cutter to mix the butter into the other ingredients. Continue to use the pastry cutter until the crumbles are made.
- Sprinkle the crumbles across the top of the cherries in the baking dish. Place the dish in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
- The crumbles will turn golden brown in this time. Remove the dish and allow to cool for a minimum of 20 minutes so the top can get crispy. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use frozen cherries for the recipe?
Yes, but allow them to thaw and it’s important to coat them with the flour. Too much liquid will cause the top to not be crispy.
Will canned cherries work?
They can work but the top won’t be as crispy.
Why did my crumble topping come out soft?
This is why the flour is used for the cherries. If the bottom layer has a ton of liquid and is producing a bunch of steam the top will simply melt into it and not get crispy.
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Cherry Crumble
Equipment
- 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan
- Pastry cutter
Ingredients
- 3-4 cup cherries, stem removed (465-620g in weight)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 tablespoon cold butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Now, in a bowl, add the cherries with the stems removed. Toss them in the lemon juice. Then, add the flour and toss them so that the cherries are coated. Add the tossed cherries in the baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt and the cold butter. Use a pastry cutter to mix the butter into the other ingredients. Continue to use the pastry cutter until the crumbles are made.
- Sprinkle the crumbles across the top of the cherries in the baking dish. Place the dish in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
- The crumbles will turn golden brown in this time. Remove the dish and allow to cool for a minimum of 20 minutes so the top can get crispy. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and enjoy.