Sweet Black Cherry Crisp

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup almonds sliced
• 0.5 cup firmly brown sugar packed
• 0.3 cup butter softened
• 6 cups cherries frozen thawed pitted
• 0.3 cup plus 3 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• oven
• blender
• baking pan

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 13 by 9-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and 3 tablespoons flour.
3. Add the cherries, tossing gently to coat. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, and remaining 1/4 cup flour. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the almonds.
5. Sprinkle evenly over the cherry mixture.
6. Bake until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
7. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.