Cherry Almond Crisp + Le Creuset Giveaway
Posted by Katie on Aug 6, 2012 in Dessert, Fruit, giveaway | 73 comments
A few weeks ago I received these gorgeous Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte. I immediately knew I wanted to make a cobbler, a crisp, individual pot pies, chocolate lava cakes, and well you get it… the list could go on and on. These are not only attractive but set the mood for any meal! They are safe for the freezer, microwave, oven, broiler, and even better… the dishwasher! I also love that (like most Le Creuset items) these are nonstick thanks to the glazed interior so you can easily remove food from them making it super easy and quick to cleanup!
The other week, we had about 4 cups of cherries that were close to the end of their life span. My husband wouldn’t eat them since they had gotten a little too ripe for his liking. I promised him I would make a cherry crisp with them since I absolutely hate to waste any food! I had also told my neighbor about my aspirations to make a crisp with the cherries–she was on board!
That same evening I invited my neighbor over for dinner and made these cherry almond crisps for dessert. Let’s just say that these are like heaven in a little crock. My neighbor declared that out of all the amazing desserts I’ve mader her she felt that these by far were the best thing she had ever consumed from our home. That’s a pretty big compliment in my opinion. I too, loved these crisps. So much that I indulged the following day in the fourth crisp. It was just as good as the day before. Simply amazing. Ree created an amazing recipe that we loved and I know you’ll love just as much!
Now, let’s talk about today’s fabulous giveaway. One lucky reader will win a set of 4 Le Creuset Mini Round Cocottes. Please fill out the rafflecopter widget below for multiple chances to win. Giveaway closes on Friday, August 17th at 12:01 am.
Adapted from: The Pioneer Women
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- dash of nutmeg
- 1 stick cold butter, salted
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 4 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Cooking Spray
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- To make the crisp topping, in a large bowl, add the 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and dash of nutmeg. Cut the cold butter into pieces and add the butter to the bowl. Using a fork cut the butter into the flour mixture until you have coarse crumbs. *I like to do this part in my KitchenAid mixer using the paddle attachment on low. It takes half the time and way less elbow grease! Once you have coarse crumbs add the sliced almonds.
- Rinse your cherries, and pit them. *I use the OXO Good Grips Cherry Pitter and it works like a gem! Once the seeds have been removed from the cherries its time to add 1/4 cup white sugar, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon almond extract to the cherries. Mix well until every cherry is coated with cornstarch/sugar mixture.
- Spray ramekins with cooking spray and begin adding about 1 cup cherry mixture to each ramekin followed by crisp topping. It will look like your ramekins are overflowing; however, they will reduce in size once they begin to cook.
- Place the ramekins in the oven, bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until the crisp topping is golden brown.
- Serve the cherry almond crisps warm or at room temperature. Top with fresh whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
*when cooking with small ramekins I always place the ramekins on one large baking sheet making it easier to remove from the oven.
Disclaimer: I received 4 Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte, and 1 reader will receive 4 as well per entry qualifications. I was not compensated to write this post and as always all opinions are always my own. This post contains affiliate links in it.
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These look amazing! Can’t wait to try!
I want the red Le Creuset 1 3/4 Quart Rectangular Dish. I have the rest of the set but have somehow missed the most standard size pan!
What a delicious recipe! Can’t wait to try. Would love to win these! Adorable!
The griddle/grill looks pretty nifty!
This post makes me yearn for fall. Why must I live in FL where fall comes so late and only stays for a little while.
I love all of Le Crueset’s products but would really love an Oval French Oven in red!
And that cherry almond crisp looks amazing! I just bought some cherries from the farmer’s market and might have to give this recipe a try.
There’s nothing like fresh cherries. And a cherry crisp sounds even better! Love your photography.
I would love several products…but first, the bakeware! in Yellow!
These are so cute. I love these little cherry almond crisps, Katie!!
I don’t usually cook with cherries because I prefer them fresh, but these look like they are worth a try.
I would like to own the Heritage Bean Pot.
Very cute! Love the little cocottes. I would love an Oval French Oven in Marseille Blue
Heritage 4 qt. Oval Casserole
Those are adorable! I’m obsessed with any red kitchen items.
I have been wanting the 3.5 qt. braiser for ages, as well as the small cocottes.
I’m swooning – Le Creuset- omg! I don’t own any and would love a covered casserole dish or large baking dish!
I have always wanted the 7 1/4 qt. round French oven, preferably in the Caribbean color – it’s just gorgeous.
Thank you!
These look so delicious! I adore fresh cherries and this dessert looks perfect for enjoying them when you, like me, buy too many and they start to get too ripe.
This recipe sounds amazing. For some reason this makes me think of fall, even though cherries are a summer fruit – perhaps I am just ready for summer to be over!
Honestly, these tiny little Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte look awesome – I could have so much fun with these.
I would also love the 1 QT. Round French oven in Flame. Thanks for the awesome giveaway
Renee
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I’d love the 4 1/2 quart french oven in “flame” but I have been eyeing these pretty little dishes for awhile now…they are just so darn cute!!
I would love a French Braiser!
I’d love the Indigo 9 Quart French Oven!
I would LOVE round french oven pot in cobalt blue
Wow, I so need a rafflecopter thing for my blog, that’s so neat! And so user-friendly!
I would love a Le Crueset Dutch Oven. Le sigh, too expensive…
Great recipe and giveaway Katie!
This crisp looks amazing!
I would love the covered square casserole in Caribbean
Amazing composition and what a cute cocotte’s
6 pieces set in marseille.
I would love this — http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_Honey-Pot-with-Silicone-Dipper_10151_-1_20002_10220_22558
Entered the Rafflecopter form as “Crave to Save”
Thanks for the chance to win!
gina.m.maddox (AT) gmail (DOT) com
Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Id like to have a new wok!
I’d like to have the 6 3/4 qt. Oval French Oven, and LOTS of other things, too. I love Le Creuset.
I would love to have the 9 qt. round french oven. I have been dying to get around to making New Orleans Style Jumbalaya. This would be perfect. Thanks for the recipe!
I’d love to own a 5 qt. Oval French Oven in Marseille
I wouldlove the set f three mini cocottes-any color
The 9″ iron handled skillet would be great.
I love their teakettles
oh, i don’t know which i like better… the crocks or the recipe! YUM! thanks for the chance to win
and seriously, ANYTHING LE CREUSET. anything! but if i absolutely had to choose, it would be this tangine! http://cookware.lecreuset.com/cookware/product_Moroccan-Tagine_10151_-1_20002_10103_10015
ha ha April… I agree–I love them both equally!
I would love to win the Heritage Square Bake Set.
I would love to win a big dutch oven!
I would love to own the 5 qt braiser in cassis.
the mini crock 4 me !
thanks <3 lydia
The oval French oven! I love everything this brand makes so really anything and everything!
Prob the oval french oven! All the pieces are lifers and so great.
I don’t own any Le Creuset! I want it all!
The Batter Bowl Set
I would LOVE to own the 2 3/4 quart soup pot- in cherry!
would love the whistling teakettle
I love the skillets.
I want a 6 qt. Dutch oven in eggplant so bad.
I’d love to own one of the large skillets. We have a smaller fry pan that’s amazing; it conducts heat so much better than our previous college-era pan.
2 quart round french oven
I would love to win the little pots you featured – as you said, not just great for this kind of dessert, but would work for miniature casseroles (e.g. baked ziti) or soup (serving). Also, the classic creme brulee or pot de creme. I have tons of ramekins, but they are never the right size, and these seem perfect, besides that they are Le Creuset (a brand that has never let me down). And too cute with the little handles!
I’ve got a 5 1/2 qt. Round French Oven on my wish list.
I *really* want the large Oval French Oven in Marseilles
I’ve always wanted the oval French oven in red. Swoon.
I would love to win the Le Creuset Mini Round Cocotte! Everything from Le Creuset is amazing!
I would love the 7 1/4 qt. Round French Oven in indigo. Le Creuset is like no other!
I’ve been eying these little guys for quite some time…and now I’m eying their delicious contents! Looks amazing!
Wow those are so adorable and the food inside looks delicious, too! I’d love to have anything from Le Creuset. Just beautiful pieces and unmatched quality! I covet a Dutch Oven or a set of these little Mini Round Cocottes. Thanks for the opportunity!
i love the baking dishes!
I would love to have the dutch oven in flame. I love that color and have been wanting a dutch oven forever!
Love the baking dishes, covered casserole dishes, and the cookware sets!
I would love any of the baking dishes!
I would love to own the ultimate cast iron set in cherry.
The individual Tarte dish are adorable! I would love to own some of those. Thank you for sharing.
love the IRON HANDLE SKILLET
These look delicious! I’ve been on the fence concerning whether to purchase some of those mini cocottes. Thanks for another excuse.
I am currently coveting the 7 1/4 quart Round French Oven in Caribbean.
Oops. Is “cocotte” the singular and plural?