Cherries are a delicious, juicy, antioxidant-packed fruit that pair perfectly when mixed with a combination of fiber-rich dried fruits. A crispy oat crumble provides a satisfying texture as well as satiating fiber. This cherry and California Dried Fruit Medley crisp is a delicious way to include another serving of nutritious fruit in your favorite lunch meals!
Yield: 22 servings
Contribution: ½ cup fruit, 1 oz eq WGR grain
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray 2 inch full size steam table pan with pan release.
- Place 5 pounds frozen cherries and 1 cup dried fruit in each pan. Sprinkle ¼ cup cornstarch over fruit and toss to combine.
- Weigh and melt butter. In a large bowl, combine melted butter, flour, sugars, oats, and cinnamon. Using gloves, mix until crumbly.
- Place 1 quart of topping over fruit in each pan. Bake at 350°F for approximately 45 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is bubbling.
CCP: Heat to 135° F or higher.
CCP: Hold and serve at 135° F or above.
CCP: No bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. - Serve ⅔ cup using a #6 disher.
Ingredients
Pan release spray
5 lbs frozen cherries
2 cups California Dried Fruit Medley (diced dates, figs, prunes and raisins)
¼ cup cornstarch
6 oz butter, melted
1 cup flour, white whole wheat
¼ cup white sugar
5 oz brown sugar
10 oz rolled oats
½ teaspoon cinnamon, ground
Nutrients per serving:
| Calories | 243 | kcal | Sat Fat | 3 | g |
| Protein | 5 | g | Chol | 8 | mg |
| Carb | 45 | g | Sodium | 44 | mg |
| Total Fat | 5 | g | Dietary Fiber | 4 | g |
California Dried Fruit Coalition 