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Cherry bakewell crumble. Sweet cherry filling topped with a crisp almond crumble topping makes a wonderful winter warmer dessert. Recipe by movers and bakers
5 from 2 votes

Cherry Bakewell Crumble

Experience the perfect marriage of two British classics with this easy Cherry Bakewell crumble! Whether you're using fresh or frozen cherries, our secret to a thick, syrupy filling and a toasted flaked almond topping ensures a bakery-standard finish every time.
Servings 10 servings
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 960 g (6 cups + 2 tbsp) cherries (I used frozen cherries)
  • 140 g (½ cup + 3 tbsp) caster sugar
  • 3 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 150 g (1 cup + 1 tbsp) plain (all purpose) flour
  • 150 g (1 ½ cups + 2 tbsp) ground almonds
  • 150 g (½ cup + 3 tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp flaked almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
  • Place the cherries, 50g (¼ cup) sugar (adjust to taste if you want it sweeter), cornflour (cornstarch) and extract in a large saucepan (with a generous splash of water if using frozen cherries). Cook everything together, stirring, until well combined, the fruit has softened and the liquid has thickened. This takes me about 10 minutes or so. Transfer the cherry filling mixture to the pie dish.
  • Make the crumble topping. Tip the flour, ground almonds and remaining 90g (¼ cup + 3 tbsp) sugar into a large mixing bowl. Add in the butter and rub it all together (making sure to only use fingertips) until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. It should clump together quite easily.
  • Spread the crumble topping evenly over the cherry layer, squeezing it together a little to form a few larger clumps. Make sure the almond crumble covers the cherry filling all the way to the edges of the pie dish. Sprinkle the flaked almonds over the top of the crumble.
  • Bake the cherry bakewell crumble in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the topping is golden and the edges have cherry filling bubbling through. Remove from the oven and leave to stand for 5 minutes (hot cherry filling can burn!) before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • If using frozen cherries, add a splash or two of water to help loosen the mixture when cooking the filling.
  • Taste and adjust the sweetness of the filling to your preference when making the cherry crumble filling.
  • When making the crumble topping, rub the butter into the dry ingredients using just your fingertips and not the palms of your hands.
  • Leave the baked crumble to stand for a few minutes before serving. The hot cherry filling can burn, so this is especially important if being served to young children!
  • This can easily be served totally plain, and is delicious this way. It can also be served with pouring cream, softly whipped cream or even ice cream if you wanted to. The choice is entirely yours!
    • Author: Andrea
    Calories: 379kcal
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: British
    Keyword: Best Bakewell Style Crumble with Frozen Cherries, Classic British Cherry Bakewell Dessert, Crunchy, Toasted Flaked Almond Topping, Easy Cherry Bakewell Crumble Recipe, Rubbing Butter into Ground Almonds and Flour, Thickening Cherry Juices with Cornflour

    Nutrition

    Calories: 379kcal