Cherry Recipes:
Cherry Apricot Crisp

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and sliced
• 2 apricots (seeded and thinly sliced)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon agave

Steps:

• Toss sliced cherries and apricots, agave and cinnamon together in a bowl and let sit to infuse flavors while preparing the topping.

Crisp

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup raw pecans
• 1 Medjool date, pitted and chopped
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla powder
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a processor fitted with an s-blade. Pulse until pecans and dates are broken down.
• Place sliced cherries and apricots in serving dish of choice. Prepare in a tart mold for an elegant-looking dessert.
• Crumble pecan-date mixture on top of cherries and apricots, then press lightly to form a crusty top.
• Enjoy as is or enjoy with your favorite frozen dessert.

Submitted by: Diana Stobo, Author of Get Naked Fast: A Guide to stripping away the foods that weigh you down