Cherry Crumble

EASY EASY......fresh and delicious!!!! Cherries were in season and we had some left in the fridge that I don't want to go to waste sooooo I decided to use them to make this ROCKIN' dessert!!!! If you don't have fresh cherries don't worry use the canned pie filling!!!! Chill!!! ENJOY.....and Eat on!!! 

Cherry filling:

5 cups of fresh pitted cherries

1/2 cup water

2 tblsp fresh lemon juice

2/3 cups sugar

4 tblsp cornstarch

In a large pot combine cherries, water, lemon juice, sugar and cornstarch over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and then reduce heat to low and cook. Stirring frequently, cook for about 10 minutes. Let this cool before using. 

Cherry Crumble:

6 tblsp butter, unsealed

1 1/8 cups all-purpose 

1/2 cup oatmeal(not instant)

6 tblsp brown sugar

1/8 tsp salt

1 can of cherry pie filling, if not making homemade. 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a pan. Remove from hear and stir in; oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt until a sort of "dough" forms. Press about 2/3 into a 9" round pie pan. Spread cherry filling next. And take rest of crumble and sprinkle on top. Bake for 45 mins or until golden brown. Serve warm with ice cream!!!!