roasted cherries, toasted almonds, and ice cream

Easy Recipes For Your Repertoire: Roasted Cherries & Toasted Almonds

It has gotten noticeably cooler here (and by “noticeably cooler,” I mean “not scorching hot”). While I would normally be jumping for joy at the first signs of cooler weather and the return of fall, I’m actually pretty bummed because this was one of the first years that I started to take advantage of the range of fresh fruit that’s available during the summer. I incorporated watermelon, mango, cherries, pears, and more fruit into recipes and meals this summer, and the loss of the fresh fruit is feeling like a real bummer.

Over the past few weeks, I’ve been trying to work with as many fresh fruits as possible, even if it’s just in small ways. Fruits can be added as really great accents to other recipes and main dishes. Oftentimes, you don’t even have to do anything fancy to them to make a really wonderful and impressive looking dish. Hopefully, this easy roasted cherries recipe can inspire your own creativity in making dishes that complement the fresh cherries you can find as the summer comes to an end!

roasted cherries

This recipe is really quite simple: remove the pits from the cherries (I pulled mine out after cutting them in half) and quarter them, mix the pieces with lime juice and agave, and then roast for 15 minutes. The lime juice is really helpful in pulling out even more sweetness from these cherries, so I would definitely recommend including it. 

roasted cherries

I’ve also included a recipe for toasting almonds because 1) they pair really well with roasted cherries both in flavor and texture, and 2) they smell AMAZING. I honestly think toasted almonds are one of my favorite smells now. Seriously, toasting almonds is worth it for the smell alone. Anyways, you’ll want to be careful when toasting the almonds in the oven, as most nuts go from toasting to burning very easily. You’ll want to keep a careful eye on them during the last few minutes of toasting to ensure they aren’t burning.

roasted cherries, toasted almonds, and ice cream

I paired my almonds and cherries with Oatly vanilla ice cream, which I have to say is one of the best vanilla ice creams I’ve ever had. There are lots of things you could do with these, however:

  • use different flavors of ice cream
  • add the cherries to a smoothie or milkshake
  • pour over cakes or sweet breads
  • eat with hot oatmeal, overnight oats, or chia pudding
  • mix with yogurt
  • and so many more options
Get creative and find what works for you! You can add this recipe to your repertoire and use it whenever you have a craving for cherries or another recipe needs a little something extra. I would love the hear how you use this roasted cherries and toasted almonds recipe, and what changes you make to it to make it your own. Let me know in the comments or message me at @thejewishvegan on Instagram. And, as always, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to reach out. Now, let’s get started!

Roasted Cherries with Toasted Almonds

This easy way to prepare cherries really highlights their sweetness and can be paired with a variety of other vegan options for breakfast or dessert, such as cakes, ice creams, yogurts, oatmeal, and more! Throw on some toasted almonds to add a bit of crunch and their subtle flavor.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy vegan baking, easy vegan recipe, roasted fruit recipes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup almonds slivered
  • cups cherries pitted and quartered
  • ½ tbsp lime juice
  • tbsp agave nectar

Instructions

  • Toast the almonds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in the oven on 350°F for 7-8mins. For the last 2 minutes, be sure to watch closely, as nuts in the oven go quickly from toasting to burning!
  • While the almonds are toasting, quarter your cherries and mix them with the lime juice and agave nectar. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Once the almonds are done, place the cherries in the oven on 425°F and roast for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and serve over your favorite desserts or breakfast items.

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