Ingredients
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For the Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Filling:
- 2 cups pitted cherries
- 2 cups mixed berries of choice (if using strawberries, I recommend dicing them)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped (optional)
For the Balsamic Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
For the Crumble Topping:
- Combine the flour, oats, sugar, spices, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Add the cubed butter and using your hands, a fork, or a pastry cutter, mix the butter into the dry ingredients until it is crumbly and resembles moist sand.
- Place in the fridge for 15 minutes while you prepare the filling.
For the Filling:
- While the topping is chilling in the fridge, preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch pie dish (or baking dish) with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherries, berries, lemon juice, vanilla, sugar, cornstarch, and crystallized ginger. Gently stir to combine, being careful to not mash up the berries too much.
- Pour the mixture with any residual juices into the prepared pie dish.
- Top with the chilled crumble topping and transfer the dish to the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filling is bubbly around the edges and the crumble is golden and toasty.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
For the Balsamic Whipped Cream:
- While the crisp is baking, pour the cold cream into a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks begin to form.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, a little at a time, and whisk to combine.
- Once the whipped cream has reached a thick and fluffy consistency, slowly drizzle in the vinegar, whisking/beating well to combine. Taste for sweetness and adjust as necessary, adding a touch more powdered sugar if you think it needs it.
To Serve:
Serve the crisp while warm and top each portion with a dollop of the balsamic whipped cream.
Notes
You can use frozen fruit for this recipe. I recommend defrosting and draining the fruit completely before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: fruit crisp
Keywords: balsamic whipped cream, sweet balsamic cream, cherry crisp, cherry berry crisp, summer fruit crisp