1-First: preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish with butter. Then, in a large bowl, combine 5 cups of pitted cherries, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, the juice of 1/2 lemon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir everything well to coat the cherries evenly.

2-Next: transfer that cherry mixture to your prepared dish. In another bowl, mix 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free), 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup sliced almonds, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Pour in 1/2 cup melted and cooled unsalted butter, stirring until clumps form for that perfect crumble texture.

3-Sprinkle: the topping over the cherries and bake for 40-45 minutes until it’s golden and bubbling. Let it cool a bit before serving it’s divine warm or at room temperature. For adaptations, just swap ingredients as needed, like using plant-based butter for vegan options.