8.05.2012

Cherry, Blackberry and Almond Crisp


Rainier cherries were developed by researchers in 1952 at Washington State University. A cross between two very sweet red varieties, the Bing cherry and Van cherry, they are named after Mount Rainer, a landmark in Washington state. You'll find Rainiers are sweet cherries with a thin skin and a tender texture which is almost creamy. The most pampered of cherries, they are as delicate as they are lucrative and a favorite of birds, who eat almost one third of the crop. 


This recipe for cherry crisp was posted by Aran on her blog Cannelle et Vanille; I substituted Rainer Cherries in the dish and absolutely loved the almond crumble.

Need I say I put ice cream on mine? :)



Cherry, Blackberry and Almond Crisp 
Adapted slightly from Cannelle et Vanille



Ingredients:
For the Almond Crumble:
100 grams butter
100 grams sugar
100 grams flour
120 grams almond flour
80 grams raw almonds, chopped
pinch of salt

Method:

Cream the butter and sugar together. Add the flour, almond flour, chopped almonds and salt and mix until combined. This mixture will be sandy. Refrigerate for at least one hour.

Ingredients: 

For the Cherry and Blackberry Filling
160 grams blackberries
250 grams cherries, pitted
10 grams flour
20 grams vanilla sugar
zest of half a lemon
juice of half a lemon
pinch of salt

Method:

Toss all ingredients together. Divide into ramekins and top with crumble.
Bake at 350F until juices start to bubble up and crumble browns.






39 comments:

  1. Hmmm... That's almost tempting. I only like raw cherries, but the Knight loves them baked into sweets.

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  2. Beautiful. And, yes to the ice cream!

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  3. Save me some crisp and I bright some ice cream over!

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  4. Oh my, I could eat that right now and it's breakfast time. The Ranier cherries are one of my favorites and remind me of peaches.
    Sam

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  5. We've had a horrible year for cherries this year - everything that could go wrong has. So I just have to admire yours from afar!

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  6. OMG those cherries look SOOOOOOOOO good :D

    Love your sweet blog..

    XoXo
    http://abudhabifood.blogspot.com

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  7. Stone fruit crumbles/crisps are just irresistible and this one looks just so good!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  8. As soon as I saw the Rainer cherries, I thought of my bike trip through the Loire Valley. The cherries came into season and they were everywhere. I would stand under trees and pluck the cherries right into my mouth.

    Rainer cherries are addictive. Your dessert is fabulous.

    Velva

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  9. Rainer cherries are my husband's favourites! He would love this crisp. (So would I for that matter)! Fantastic recipe!

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  10. What a gorgeous use for cherries! This would be a huge hit in my house...and I love your idea of adding a scoop of ice cream!

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  11. Looks so good. Love the almond flour and know this has to be delicious.

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  12. Why is this called crisp when it is a crumble?

    The crumble looks divine! Now, pour hot custard over it & I will devour it instantly!

    MMMMM! I have never seen this sort of cherries over here ! I will be on the lookout for them!

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  13. This sounds sublime - I had never thought much about combining fruits in the past, but I've become fascinated by different combinations of fruit that add color, sweetness and texture - as well as combining fruits with vegetables and greens.

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  14. I love this but especially I love blackberries; look yumm!

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  15. Hi Barbara,

    Yum! cherries, blackberry and almond what a divine combination.
    Thanks for sharing - I want a bowl of that now and it is only breakfast time.

    Happy new week
    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  16. I did not know that about Ranier Cherries. This crisp looks fabulous. Don't think I've ever made a crisp.

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  17. I got to try some rainier cherries last week, they are amazing!!

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  18. I don't think I could dream up a more tempting dessert (or breakfast) if I tried. I love almond based crumbles and crisps, and the combination of blackberries and cherries is the ultimate!

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  19. This is a perfect dessert after a meal..

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  20. I adore rainiers but never seem to have any left over for baking after I'm done snacking! I'll have to try to save some for this crisp. Delicious!

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  21. Rainier cherries are the best! So much sweeter.

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  22. The cherries are really coming on now here, this will be perfect!

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  23. i had no idea that rainier cherries were made like that, how cool! they're our favorite. i LOVE what you did with them. a cherry crisp sounds wonderful!

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  24. Love the idea of almond crumble...and cherry mix with blackberries...yum! And I too want mine with a scoop of ice cream :)
    Thanks for sharing the recipe and have a great week ahead Barbara!

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  25. I'm so glad that Ranier cherries have become more widely available here recently. I love all cherries but they are the best! What a delicious way to use them.

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  26. the cookbook: you are so welcome
    I am SO glad it's in hands that will use and love it.

    thank you!

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  27. I'm totally making this for my next girl's night!

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  28. I love fruity desserts especially during summer. This looks amazing! Crisps and cobblers are my favorite.

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  29. I think I am in desperate need of some ice cream now :D
    With your beautiful dessert!

    Cheers
    Choc Chip Uru

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  30. This sounds heavenly - and you've reminded me that I haven't made a fruit crisp yet this summer!

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  31. what pretty colors! i love rainier cherries, though i'm too lazy to pit them to use in baking and tend to just eat them raw. great fruit and nut combination!

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  32. Crisps are my favourite...thinking this combo is perfect as I have all these fruits in my home today. xxoox Thanks once again for another good recipe.

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  33. HI BARBARA!!!!
    Oh this looks so good...and I love cherries.....I guess that is a great thing about living in Wa is the great apples and cherries they have there!!!I would love a serving with ice cream too!!!!
    Wish it was that simple...write a post and share via the internet!!!
    Hugs,
    jamie

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  34. Cherries are so expensive here. I can only make this once in a while and keep this as a treat. Lovely!

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  35. I have been on a cherry binge all summer!!!!! BUT I have yet to try these! ALMOST CREAMY you say? I must go see if I can still get them because that sounds TOO FABULOUS!

    HI BARBARA! Thank you for stopping by! My cousin arrives tonight so I am trying to get things prepared. Have a lovely week!! Anita

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  36. DIshes like this are so good, simple and full of fruit. Nummy recipe... I do love cherries. My goodness, the sour cherries cost a mint this year!! If we heat up too much I wonder if we will be able to get them much longer!

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  37. I have three trees in my garden that make this variety of cherries and thank you for letting me know their name in english, I had no idea! This crisp looks so inviting I could dive right into it!

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  38. There is nothing wrong about this little dessert! And that almond crumble...I'm going to have to steal/borrow that!

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  39. I love the combination of fruits in this crumble--but it is the almond/almond flour Crumble aspect that has me most excited. Thanks for this one, Barbara.

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