Cherry Crisp Recipe

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A quick and easy scrumptious Cherry Crisp dessert made with premium cherry pie filling and topped with a six-ingredient buttery crisp topping made with oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

A baking dish full of cherry crisp with a wooden spoon in it.

Indulge in a scrumptious dessert with this easy and tasty cherry crisp recipe. With a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, this dessert is sure to be a hit with everyone. It takes less than ten minutes to prep and tastes simply divine. When fresh cherries are in season, replace the canned cherries with fresh homemade cherry pie filling. If you like this recipe, try cherry delight, cherry cheesecake, cherry cobbler, and cherry dump cake.

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.

Cherry pie filling: Buy premium cherry pie filling made with tart cherries. It is well worth the extra cost.
Oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats are best for texture and crunch
Ground cinnamon: A little bit complements the dish
Butter: unsalted, if using salted butter, omit the added salt

How to make Cherry Crisp

This is the summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, see the recipe card below.

First, pour the cherry pie filling into a greased casserole pan. Then, stir together the rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, salt, and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Now, stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.

Some of the steps to making cherry crisp. First, pour the cherry pie filling into a greased casserole pan. Then, stir together the rolled oats, brown sugar, flour, salt, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.

Then, sprinkle the crisp mixture evenly over the cherries. Bake in a preheated oven until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Some of the steps to making cherry crisp. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the cherry pie filling with the crisp topping.

Preparation Tips

This cherry crisp is delicious, both warm and cold. If warm, top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. If chilled, top with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Try adding almond slices or chopped pecans to the crisp topping.
You can prepare the crisp topping up to 3 months in advance and store it in the freezer. If stored loosely (not compact), you can sprinkle it over the fruit.
The crisp can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Remove the refrigerator 40 minutes before baking to bring it to room temperature and bake as instructed.
Fresh, sweet cherries are in season from May to August. If you own a cherry pitter, then take full advantage of all that flavor with this homemade cherry pie filling.

A baking full of cherry cobbler with a couple of spoonfuls missing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a crisp and a crumble?

Crisp, crumble, and cobbler are often used interchangeably, but they have some distinct differences. A cobbler is a batter or biscuit dough topping. It is kind of like a pie with a thick crust. However, Crisps and crumbles are more closely related. Both have a streusel crumb topping, but a crisp always includes oats, while a crumble does not. All are equally scrumptious, although unique in their toppings.

How do I store cherry cobbler?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

How do I reheat it?

Reheat uncovered in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Can I freeze cherry cobbler?

Wrap the dish tightly with several layers of plastic wrap or place leftovers in a sturdy freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight. Reheat uncovered in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

A serving of Cherry Cobbler topped with fresh whipped cream.

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