Saucy Cherry & Almond Butter Crumble (Vegan)
A delicious vegan dessert featuring sweet cherries with a crunchy almond oat topping, perfect for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Fruits and Jam
- 800 g frozen sweet cherries
- 0.25 cup cherry jam (fruit sweetened)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp almond extract (depending on strength)
- 1.5 Tbsp cornstarch (mixed with 3 Tbsp cold water)
Crumble Topping
- 0.75 cup quick oats
- 0.5 cup almond meal
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- a good pinch salt
- 0.25 cup almond butter
- 2.5 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil (melted)
Optional Topping
- Vegan-friendly yoghurt, ice cream or custard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Heat cherries and jam in a skillet until juices form.
- Simmer cherries for 10 minutes. Mix oats, almond meal, cinnamon, and salt. Combine almond butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup; add to dry ingredients.
- Add lemon juice and almond extract to cherries. Thicken with cornstarch mixed with water, then transfer to a baking dish.
- Crumble topping over cherries and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
Notes
Serve with vegan yoghurt, ice cream, or custard for extra indulgence.