Black Forest Crumble

Name: Black Forest Crumble
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 700 g (1 lb 9 oz) pitted cherries, chopped (fresh or frozen); 700 g (1 lb 9 oz) pitted cherries, chopped (fresh or frozen); 700 g (1 lb 9 oz) pitted cherries, chopped (fresh or frozen); 75 g (2½ oz/⅓ cup) granulated sugar; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 25 ml kirsch (or similar cherry liqueur); 25 ml kirsch (or similar cherry liqueur); 100 g (3½ oz) dark chocolate, coarsely chopped; 120 g (4¼ oz/scant 1 cup) plain (all-purpose) flour; 20 g (¾ oz) cocoa powder; 120 g (4¼ oz/generous 1 cup) rolled oats; 100 g (3½ oz/½ cup) soft light brown sugar; 90 g (3¼ oz) butter, softened

Preparation info

Serves:
6

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
45 min

Appears in

Part-Time Baker

By Florence Stanton

Published 2024

About

This cherry-laden crumble gives the retro flavour combination of cherries, chocolate, cream and kirsch a rude awakening. Fresh or frozen cherries are absolutely fine! With chocolate running through the filling and topping, this works really well with a good heap of thick cream.

Ingredients

700 g (1 lb 9 oz) pitted cherries, chopped (fresh or

Cake
Vegetarian

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C fan (200°C/400°F/Gas 6).

Toss together the chopped cherries, sugar, lemon juice, liqueur and chocolate in a bowl. Transfer this mixture into a 23cm (9in) pie dish (or any dish at least 5cm/2in deep).

In another bowl, combine the