A unique combination of Michigan flavors…

Show #215

Ingredients:

For the filling:

3 1/2 lbs fresh Balaton cherries, pitted or 8 - 8 1/2 cups

3/4 cups beet sugar or to taste

1/2 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp "minute" tapioca

2 tbsp unsalted "sweet" butter or pan spray for preparing the pan

For the topping:

1 cup rolled oats

3/4 cup ap flour

3/4 cup maple sugar

1/2 cup unsalted "sweet" butter, cut into cubes

1 tsp saigon cinnamon, or comparable

1 tsp sea salt

Method:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the pitted cherries, lemon zest and tapioca. Gently fold in the sugar to taste.

Grease an 8 by 8-inch or 1 1/2 quart baking dish with the butter. Pour the fruit mixture into the dish.

In the bowl of a food processor add the oatmeal, flour, maple sugar, cinnamon and salt.

Pulse for 2 or 3 seconds just to mix. Add the cold butter cubes and pulse 5- 10 times or until the butter is just combined.

Sprinkle the topping over the fruit and place in the center of the preheated oven.

Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.

Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Yield: 8 servings