Cherry Vanilla Crisp

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing the pan
• 6 cups pitted cherries (defrost if frozen)
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tbsp dark rum (optional)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
• A pinch of salt
• 1/4 tbsp. + 2 tbsp. l. flour
• 2/3 cup oatmeal
• 1/3 cup sliced ​​almonds

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 22cm square baking pan with butter.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cherries with 1/2 cup sugar, rum, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and 2 tablespoons flour. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup flour, oats, almonds, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in the melted butter until smooth, then spoon the mixture over the cherries in the pan. Bake until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let cool slightly and serve.