There’s nothing more Michigan than cherries, both tart and sweet. This yummy cherry crisp, made with two kinds of cherries, is the perfect way to celebrate our lovely state and Traverse City MI – Cherry Capital of the World! It’s fast and easy to make, and perfect for a summer dinner dessert. Serve it warm with either vanilla or cherry vanilla ice cream… perfect! 

Filling

• 4 C. tart cherries
• 1 C. sweet cherries
• 1 C sugar
• ¼ C. corn starch
• ½ tsp orange juice,fresh
• ¼ tsp orange zest 

Crumb Topping

• ¾ C flour
• ¾ C brown sugar
• ¼ C oatmeal, uncooked
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 stick butter, softened 

Mix together all crumb topping ingredients by hand or a pastry blender until crumbly. Mix all filling ingredients in a medium size bowl. Pour into a buttered 9 or 10 inch pie pan. Sprinkle crumb topping on top. Bake 350 for 30-40 minutes until light brown on top and filling bubbles over. Yum!