Betty's Quick and Easy Cherry Crunch Dessert

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while maintaining moisture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour is gluten-free while whole wheat flour is often less expensive.

oats

🥗Healthier: quinoa flakes

💰Cheaper: rolled oats

Quinoa flakes offer a gluten-free alternative.

Pour the can of cherry pie filling into a deep dish baking dish (you may use an oblong Pyrex dish).

In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix with the margarine using a pastry blender (or fork).

When the mixture is roughly the consistency of cornmeal, add the 1 cup of pecans and mix together.

Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the pie filling in the deep dish.

Place in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, increasing or decreasing the cooking time to achieve desired browning.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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