Desserts
Cherry Crisp
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup flour
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup margarine
- ⅔ cup 1/3 cup for topping, 1/3 cup for filling sugar
- 16 oz can pitted sour cherries
- 1½ tbsp cornstarch
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Method
- Combine the flour and rolled oats. Cut in the margarine until the mixture is crumbly; mix in 1/3 cup sugar. Set aside for topping.
- Drain the cherries, reserving the juice. Combine the remaining 1/3 cup sugar with the cornstarch, spices and lemon juice; slowly blend in the cherry juice. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thick and clear. Add the cherries.
- Pour into a lightly greased heart-shaped mold or 8-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with the topping. Bake 30 minutes in a 375 degree oven.
Notes
Special diet. Approximately 185 calories per serving. Serves 8-10. From Rosauers (Dessert DS-81).
Original card
The recipe above was transcribed from this scan of Vera’s original card.