Bourbon and Honey Cherry Crumble

If you like dessert and Old Fashioned cocktails then you are going to *LOVE* this Bourbon and Honey Cherry Crumble recipe!

You can’t deny it anymore, the holidays are here! Did you pick up gifts for everyone on your list? Yeah, me neither but I’ll be taking advantage of some black friday deals to scoop up some goodies that I’ve had my eye on!

Speaking of Black Friday deals, how was your Thanksgiving? Awesome I hope! I’m still traveling through Australia and New Zealand where the holiday decorations are up and the festive music is playing.

If you’re ready for the festive holiday fare then you’ll love this Bourbon and Honey Cherry Crumble, it’s inspired by an Old Fashioned cocktail. Made with frozen (or fresh when they’re in season!) cherries tossed in a mixture of bourbon, honey, bitters and orange juice and topped with a crispy crumble, this delicious dessert has all the flavors of your favorite cocktail!

If you don’t have a cast iron skillet, don’t worry. Any oven proof skillet will work or spread the cherries and topping in a 8 or 9-inch glass baking dish. Just be sure to keep an eye on the bake time as it may bake a bit faster in the glass baking dish.

Serve this cherry crumble topped with sweet whipped cream (spiked with bourbon?!) or a giant scoop of vanilla ice cream and you’ve got a dessert fit for any dinner party or holiday gathering.

Bourbon and Honey Cherry Crumble

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If you like dessert and Old Fashioned cocktails then you are going to *LOVE* this Bourbon and Honey Cherry Crumble recipe!

• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Yield: 8 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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• Bourbon and Honey Cherry Filling
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice
• Few dashed bitters
• 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
• 6 cups frozen sour cherries, thawed and drained
• Crumble
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/3 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cup old-fashioned oats
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• Whipped cream or ice cream, if desired

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or butter a 6 or 8-inch cast iron skillet.
2. In a large bowl, stir together honey, bourbon, cornstarch, orange juice and orange zest until blended. Add the cherries; toss until evenly coated. Spoon into the prepared skillet.
3. In the same bowl, mix the flour, brown sugar and salt. Cut in the butter, using a pastry blender (or a fork), until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in oats and almonds. Sprinkle crumble mixture over cherries in skillet.
4. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until topping is golden brown. If desired, serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Serving
• Calories: 276
• Sugar: 20g
• Sodium: 66mg
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 38g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 4g
• Cholesterol: 20mg

What’s your favorite holiday dessert? 

Looking for another winter fruit dessert? Try these…
Apple Pear Cobbler from Eat the Love
Peary Cranberry Crisp from Cookie and Kate
Blackberry, Pear and Ginger Crisp from The Bojon Gourmet

Or, check out my Bourbon and Honey Apple Crisp…

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