Delicious Cherry Crumble Pie

When I worked in the restaurant, there were several tasks that we did not look forward to. I would say pitting cherries was definitely up there. Not only did it make a huge mess, but your hands were always completely stained and cramped when it was all over. But eventually, several dozen pounds of cherries were pitted, packed, and frozen for future use. Luckily, I can now just buy a few pounds of frozen pitted cherries from Costco and my clothes and hands are spared. Its perfect for making this delicious cherry crumble pie. And yes, you could take the time to make a traditional lattice top if you choose. I opt for the crumble because I like the crunch and it saves time.

You will need ...

For the filling ...

Cherries, pitted, 5 Cups
Sugar, 3/4 Cup
Cornstarch, 4 T
Lemon Juice, 1 T
Almond Extract, 1 tsp
Salt, 1/4 tsp

For the Topping

Old Fashioned Oats, 1 Cup
All Purpose Flour, 1 Cup
Brown Sugar, 1/2 Cup
Salt, 1/4 tsp
Unsalted Butter, melted, 1/2 Cup

Pie Crust, 1

Step One

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Place all the pie filling ingredients in a bowl and stir together to combine. Reserve.

Step Two

Make the crumble topping by combining the dry ingredients in a bowl. Slowly pour in the melted butter and crumble the mixture between your fingers. It is done when it forms small crumbles.

Step Three

Place the pie shell on a rack on a baking sheet. Be sure to use a fork to poke some holes on the bottom of the crust to prevent bubbles from forming in the crust during baking. Carefully pour the entire contents of the filling from the bowl into the pie shell. Spread the cherries out in an even layer.

Then, use your fingers to crumble the topping on top of the cherries. Try to cover all the cherries with the crumble.

Step Four

Bake the pie at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature down to 350 degrees and continue to bake for another 50-60 minutes. The pie filling will bubble as it gets closer to done, thus the reason for placing the pie on a sheet tray. Remove the pie from the oven once the filling looks jammy.

Step Five

Let the pie cool for a few hours to allow the filling time to set. Once cool, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

The Mom Touch