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Cherry Crisp
This is called Cherry Crisp but around here it is more commonly referred to as Cherry Dump Cake. My daughters hate that name though since they have an aunt who associates that second name to something totally disgusting. 
Anyway, this is a very easy cake to make, certainly way below the Daring Baker meter, but perfect for kids. My ten year old daughter, The Clone, can do this by herself. You will see from the recipe how this treat got its name. You basically dump everything in a pan, bake it and you get something very yummy and delicious.
INGREDIENTS:
1 12-15 oz. can Cherry Pie Filling
1 can (12-15 oz) Crushed Pineapple
1 box Yellow Cake Mix
Nuts (optional)
1 stick of Butter
Dump the Cherry filling and Crushed Pineapple in a 9×13 inch, oven safe, dish and mix them together.
Add a layer of nuts. You can skip this step if you don’t like nuts in your cake but I think it’s a nice texture contrast.
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Next, dump the yellow cake on top and dot with the stick of butter that has been cut into pieces.
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes or until it is browned and bubbly, cool and serve.
Written by Jeanette Moore (JMom)
I am a terrible housekeeper but I do love to cook so it all evens out in the end. I like to try new recipes that I think my family will like. However, I am not one to follow all recipes to the letter. I tend to tweak and change the recipes based on what I have on hand and how I am feeling at the time. Feel free to share your versions, I just might try it out next time I make the dish again.
[...] The Not So Desperate Housewife posted this Pumpkin Crisp recipe and it looked so good, I just had to try it. Besides, I already had all the ingredients on hand so it was easy to put together. And was it ever easy! It was a matter of opening cans and packages and dumping them in a dish. It kind of reminded me of my sister-in-law’s cherry dump cake. [...]
I love dump cakes and cherry is a favorite. Easy and good.
hi mye, you are funny… re. brown thumb. lol!
Thanks for dropping by my blog. Now I wonder which ones of my good old buddy old pal you are referring to?
So you’ll be in my neighborhood soon eh? Prepare yourself for the heat if you’re moving this summer. Where in NC are you moving to?
…oh…not alas because i have a brown thumb…that’s actually a goodie, but alas i have killed almost all my plants. none survived =P
hi, im one of your avid readers – very recent, though. your good old buddy old pal gave me the link to your website. he said you are a very good friend of his family that you moved from socal to nc. my family is relocating to nc from norcal. i’ve been reading your articles especially your kitchen entries. i just want to let you know i have an affinity for kale, and i am so happy that you share your recipes. you have an ideal backyard – a bit of a small farm. i’ve always wanted a nice garden but alas, i have a brown thumb – literally and figuratively.
btw, that looks soooo gooood!
hi J!
syempre naman you should join! well this post is good enough you know since i love cherries!!! hahaha db may fruit naman sha:)
how are you btw?