Print

Homemade Cherry Crisp Recipe

Homemade Cherry Crisp Recipe
Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.9 from 17 reviews

This Homemade Cherry Crisp is a delightful dessert featuring a luscious cherry filling topped with a buttery, crunchy oat crumble. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, it balances sweet and tart flavors with a hint of almond and vanilla, served best warm alongside vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

Scale

Cherry Filling:

  • 6 cups cherries, pitted (fresh or frozen; if frozen, do not thaw completely)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (add up to 1/3 cup more if cherries are very tart)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Crisp Topping:

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats (not instant)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes
  • 1/3 cup chopped almonds or walnuts (optional, for extra crunch)

For Serving:

  • Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter or lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix cherry filling: In a large bowl, toss the pitted cherries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Let this mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the cherries to release their natural juices and the flavors to meld.
  3. Make crisp topping: In another bowl, combine the oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold butter cubes and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut it into the dry ingredients until large crumbs form, ensuring a buttery and flaky texture.
  4. Assemble crisp: Pour the cherry mixture into the prepared baking dish. Evenly scatter the oat crumble topping over the cherries, pressing lightly so it adheres well. Sprinkle the chopped nuts on top, if using, for added crunch and flavor.
  5. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cherry filling is bubbling in the center and the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  6. Cool and serve: Allow the cherry crisp to cool for 10 to 15 minutes after baking. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream to enhance the dessert experience.

Notes

  • Use fresh cherries if possible for the best flavor, but frozen cherries work well without thawing completely.
  • If cherries are very tart, adjust the sugar up to 1/3 cup extra to balance acidity.
  • Cold butter is key to creating a crumbly, crunchy topping texture.
  • Almond extract is optional but highly recommended to boost cherry flavor.
  • For nut allergies, omit the nuts or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Keywords: cherry crisp recipe, cherry dessert, fruit crisp, easy cherry dessert, baked cherry crisp

Find it online: https://thedishspot.com/homemade-cherry-crisp-recipe/