Sweet cherries topped with a toasted oat crumble make this gluten-free cherry crumble the perfect summer dessert! Enjoy this healthy dessert all summer long.
I love when I create recipes that are the perfect mix of healthy and indulgence. This gluten free cherry crumble is that recipe. Traditional cherry crisp recipes are made from cherry pie filling, all-purpose flour, butter (or margarine!) and brown sugar. I am proud to say I successfully upgraded the traditional recipe to a flavorful, gluten-free, vegan option. You can thank me later!
I obviously wanted to keep the overall flavor the same as the traditional version but I wanted to use fresh and whole ingredients when possible. I made three main changes:
- In place of cherry pie filling, I used fresh cherries.
- In place of all-purpose flour, I used oat flour.
- And in place of butter/margarine, I used coconut oil.
The end result is just as delicious (or dare I say better?!) than the traditional. I love how light and refreshing it is while also being extremely satisfying. Pro tip: enjoy a la mode. 😉
Ingredients in Healthy Cherry Crisp
- fresh cherries
- coconut palm sugar
- cornstarch
- gluten-free oat flour
- gluten-free rolled oats
- cinnamon
- sea salt
- coconut oil
How to Make Gluten Free Cherry Crumble
I love making crumbles and crisps because they are super simple to throw together! Start by mixing the cherries, coconut palm sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, mix together the topping: oat flour, rolled oats, coconut palm sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add in the coconut oil and use your hands to combine everything so the end result is a crumbly consistency. (Official baking term…) Add your cherry mix to a large baking dish and then sprinkle the crumble on top, coating the entire top. Bake at 375º for 45 minutes or until the top is slightly browned and crispy.
PrintGluten-Free Cherry Crumble
Sweet cherries topped with a toasted oat crumble make this gluten-free cherry crumble the perfect summer dessert! Enjoy this healthy dessert all summer long.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 Hour
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 5 cups chopped, pitted cherries
- 1/4 cup coconut palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 2 tbsp tapioca starch (or cornstarch)
For Crumble Topping:
- 1 cup gluten-free oat flour*
- 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/3 cup coconut palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 cup cold coconut oil**
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large bowl combine cherries, coconut palm sugar and cornstarch.
- Add to a large baking dish (I used a 10 inch cast iron skillet)
- In a separate bowl combine oat flour, rolled oats, coconut palm sugar, cinnamon and sea salt.
- Add in coconut oil and using hands combine to form a crumbly “pea-like” consistency.
- Sprinkle crumble on top of cherries, coating the entire top.
- Bake for 45 mins or until top has browned slightly.
- Serve warm. I highly suggest a la mode 😉
*Make oat flour by grinding up rolled oats in a blender or food processor.
**I place mine in fridge for 5 mins to harden.
Keywords: gluten-free cherry crumble, cherry crumble
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44 Comments
Ginger Remus
June 20, 2021 at 6:14 pmMade this for Father’s day, it was a hit! Used monk fruit with the berries, brown sugar in topping, since i ran out of monk fruit, and Krusteaz gluten free flour. Next time, ill switch the oat and flour amounts, but still great!
★★★★★
Davida Lederle
June 23, 2021 at 10:49 amAwesome! So glad you enjoyed.
plasterer bristol
February 22, 2016 at 7:41 amThis sounds so good. i lkove cherrys, thanks for sharing this recipe.
Simon