Cherry-Blackberry Symphony

A Cherry-Blackberry Symphony is a delightful dessert combining the sweet and tart flavors of cherries and blackberries, harmonized together in a beautiful symphony of flavor. Whether it’s a pie, cobbler, or a layered dessert, the combination of these fruits creates a refreshing and indulgent treat. Here’s a simple recipe for a Cherry-Blackberry Crisp that celebrates these two fruits:

Cherry-Blackberry Symphony Crisp

Ingredients:

For the Fruit Filling:

• 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved (or frozen, thawed)
• 2 cups fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed)
• 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to sweetness of the fruit)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Crisp Topping:

• 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes

Optional Garnish:

• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions:

Prepare the Fruit Filling:

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