Cherry Amaretti Gratin

From EatingWell: July/August 1994 — Subscribe Now!

Sweet amaretti crumbs make a quick, low-fat topping that is a perfect foil for tart cherries.

4 servings

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

4 cups tart cherries, (about 1 1/2 pounds), pitted
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon amaretto liqueur
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup coarsely crushed amaretti crumbs, (about 18 amaretti)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Toss cherries, lemon juice, amaretto and cornstarch in a medium bowl. Arrange in a 1-quart gratin dish or pie plate or in 4 individual dishes.
Stir together amaretti crumbs and brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the cherry mixture. Bake until cherries are bubbling and the topping is golden, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve warm.

Nutrition

Per serving: 370 calories; 7 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 74 g carbohydrates; 8 g protein; 8 g fiber; 138 mg sodium; 194 mg potassium.

4 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 5 other carbohydrate