If you aren’t lucky enough to have stumbled across Cheryl Neufville on your social feeds yet, allow us to do the honor of introducing you. A mom of two, birth worker, and beautiful (like stun-ning!) content creator, she is the collaborator behind the launch of our summer collection, and the inspiration behind our Cherry print. Here, she’s sharing the recipe for a simple (but so delightful) Cherry Crumble—complete with commentary that reads like notes from a best friend. Enjoy.
Cheryl’s Cherry Crumble
Serves 6-8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 40-45 minutes
Total Time: Long enough for a contact nap and a few dance breaks
Ingredients
For the Filling
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2 lbs sweet cherries, pitted
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1/3 cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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Optional: squeeze of lemon juice for brightness
For the Crumble
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1 cup rolled oats
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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2/3 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
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Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch
Directions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter a 9x9 baking dish or whatever oven-safe dish you’ve got clean.
Note: If you’re wearing a baby, take it slow. No sudden lunges over the hot oven.
RELATED: Tips for Babywearing While Cooking
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Make the filling. In a large bowl, mix the cherries, brown sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and lemon juice, if using. Stir until glossy and well combined.
Bonus points if you can do this while bouncing, swaying, or humming “Twinkle, Twinkle.” -
Transfer the cherry filling to your dish, and spread gently.
Helpful hands may sneak in to assist (or sample). Let them. -
Make the crumble topping. In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt, and nuts, if using. Add the diced butter and mix with your fingers or a fork until it’s crumbly and textured.
Need to pause to adjust the carrier or grab a snack? Go right ahead. We’ve been there, too. -
Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the cherries. Don’t overthink it. Uneven means rustic; rustic means charming.
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Bake for 40- 45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling at the edges.
This is your moment to sit down (or sway in place if someone’s napping). -
Cool slightly before serving.
Pairs well with vanilla ice cream, warm coffee, and whatever episode of Bluey you’ve now seen twelve times.
Notes from the kitchen floor:
1. This crumble is endlessly adaptable. Use what you’ve got, make it your own.
2. The recipe was tested with a baby in a wrap, a toddler underfoot, and zero quiet. It still turned out delicious.
3. The real secret ingredient? You. (And maybe butter.)
