Granulated Cornstarch Cherry Crisp

Granulated Cornstarch Cherry Crisp

Ingredients:
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground black pepper
½ tsp salt
⅛ tsp allspice
2 tsp grated lime zest
24 oz (750 g) frozen pitted sweet cherries, thawed
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
¾ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
3 Tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut up

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In large bowl, stir together granulated sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon,
pepper, ¼ tsp salt, allspice, and lime zest. Add cherries and lime juice, tossing to coat. Pour into 9-in
(23 cm) square glass baking dish and set aside.
2. In medium bowl, stir together oats, flour, brown sugar, and remaining ¼ tsp salt. With a pastry
blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle mixture over
fruit.
3. Bake for 25 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly and piping hot and topping is golden brown and crisp.