Cook Notes and Variations
Cooking Tips
- Cherry Spread: Use a quality cherry spread for the best flavor. Ensure it’s evenly spread over the crust to avoid clumping.
- Oats: If you prefer a finer texture, pulse the oat flakes in a food processor briefly before adding to the dough mixture.
Variations
Nutty Addition
- Mix 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts) into the dough for added crunch and flavor.
Lemon Zest Twist
- Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon zest to the dough for a citrusy contrast to the sweet cherry filling.
Keto and Low-Carb Versions
Keto Version
For those on a ketogenic diet:
- Substitute almond flour and coconut flour for the whole wheat and white flour.
- Use a sugar-free cherry spread sweetened with a keto-friendly sweetener.
- Replace oat flakes with finely chopped nuts or additional almond flour.
Low-Carb Version
For a lower-carb option:
- Reduce the amount of cherry spread to 1/2 cup and spread it thinly over the crust.
- Use almond flour instead of whole wheat flour and reduce the total flour amount to 1 cup.
