Apple n’ Cherry Crumble
When my family is feeling a little overwhelmed at school or work, I like to surprise them with a little something unexpected for lunch. Who says lunch has to be soup or a hot-dish? How about a wonderful dessert instead! Don’t you think they deserve it? There will be smiles on your family’s faces when they walk through that door tonight!
2 C apples, peeled, cored and cut into small chunks
1 C fresh cherries
1/4 C dried cherries
3/4 C sugar
3 tbsp corn starch
1 C all purpose flour
1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 C butter
Place the apples in a large mixing bowl.
Add the fresh and dried cherries and toss to combine.
Sprinkle in the sugar and corn starch.
Mix the ingredients together being sure that all are combined well.
Coat a square baking pan with a non stick cooking spray.
Heat the oven temperature to 375 degrees.
Place the apple cherry mixture into the prepared dish.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, sugar and cinnamon.
Cut in the butter using two knives or a pastry blender until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Cover the top of the apple cherry mixture with the crumbly mixture.
Bake 40 minutes or until a light golden brown and bubbly.
Place in a warmed Thermos to go.
Serves 4
Try to find cherries that have no pits. If they are not available, you can either cut the cherries in half and remove the pits or use Maraschino cherries that have been drained well.