Cherry Crisp

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 400°. Grease an 8×8 pan with butter.
2. 2
   Place the cherries in a medium-sized bowl and sprinkle with the sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Stir to coat the fruit and drizzle with almond extract and lemon juice. Set aside while assembling the topping.
3. 3
   In a separate mixing bowl, stir together the oats, flour, brown sugar, and almonds, if desired.
4. 4
   Add the butter and stir with a fork until crumbs form.
5. 5
   Transfer the cherry mixture into the greased pan and sprinkle the oat mixture on top of the fruit.
6. 6
   Bake for 25-28 minutes, until the crisp topping, has browned and the fruit liquids are bubbling.
7. 7
   Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.