If you know me, you know I love a good crumble.
Fruit crumbles are one of my go-to desserts, especially in the summer when my family goes blueberry picking in Maine.
Crumbles are the kind of dessert that’s simple and easy. As long as you have good ingredients, you’ll end up with a dish that really hits the spot.
To add to my crumble obsession, Zeal has been serving up the most delicious seasonable crumbles, and they’ve become my kiddos’ favorite dessert to order. Their latest version inspired me to make a crumble recipe that’s fit to serve up for Valentine’s Day: a Chocolate Cherry Crumble.
Like so many of the recipes I come back to, this one isn’t about rules. It’s about honoring what you love, what’s in season, and what brings your loved ones to the table. So feel free to mix it up: if you don’t like cherries, add your favorite berries instead; if you’re not a big chocolate fan, don’t add any.
No matter how you make it, be sure to let me know how it turns out!
With chocolate cherry kisses,
Chocolate Cherry Skillet Crumble
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
For the filling:
- 3 cups frozen cherries, pitted
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of ½ orange (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt
For the topping:
- ¾ cup almond flour or gf oats
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or monkfruit
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- Handful chocolate chips (Hu Chocolate is our favorite)
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, toss the cherries with the maple syrup, lemon juice, orange zest, and salt. Transfer to a 12-inch cast iron skillet (or other oven-safe skillet) and spread evenly.
In another bowl, combine the almond flour, nuts, cacao powder, coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until a crumbly mixture forms. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the cherry filling.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is set. Top with a handful of chocolate chips. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm.
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