by Diana Rattray

You only need 5 minutes to prepare this quick and easy cherry crisp, making it the perfect dessert for a busy weeknight meal. Feel free to customize the recipe with regular or gluten-free flour. Even whole wheat will work!

I love this dessert warm, with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. Or serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or whipped topping. It’s a fabulous way to end a meal!

The Ingredients

Oats – I used regular oats, but quick oats will work just as well.
Flour – Use all-purpose, whole wheat, or a gluten-free blend.
Brown sugar – Light or dark.
Butter – Cold and unsalted.
Nuts – These are optional. Add toasted pecans, walnuts, or sliced almonds.
Topping – Ice cream or whipped cream is optional but makes a great presentation.

Topping for the cherry crisp

How to Reheat Cherry Crisp

Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 F. Put the cherry crisp in a baking dish, cover it with foil, and heat it in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, uncovering after about 12 minutes.
Microwave – Transfer a serving of cherry crisp to a microwave-safe plate or bowl for faster reheating. Microwave on 50% power, checking every 30 seconds, until it is warmed throughout. The topping will not be as crisp, but it will still be delicious.
Air Fryer – Place the cherry crisp on a small sheet of foil, set the air fryer temperature to 350 F, and reheat it for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until it is hot and the top is crisped.

Cherry pie filling in the baking dish

How to store Cherry Crisp

  • Cover the baking dish with foil and refrigerate it for up to 4 days. Alternatively, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container or individual containers.
  • To freeze the cherry crisp baked or unbaked, wrap it in plastic wrap and a sheet of foil. Label it with the name and date and freeze it for up to 3 months for best quality. Defrost the cherry crisp in the fridge. If it is unbaked, let it come to room temperature before baking.

How to Serve Cherry Crisp

I like to serve it at room temperature or warm. If it’s cold, let it come to room temperature or warm it in a 350 F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

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Easy Cherry Crisp Recipe

easy cherry crisp with ice cream in a dessert dish

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You can whip up this easy cherry crisp in 5 minutes, making it perfect for a busy weekday. Cherry pie filling is the secret to this quick dessert!

  • Author: Diana
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts, Cherries

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (20 ounces each) cherry pie filling
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup oats, quick
  • 4 tablespoons chilled butter

Instructions

  1. Lightly spray a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray and heat the oven to 350 F.
  2. Pour the pie filling into the baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and oats and stir to blend.
  4. Work the chilled butter pieces into the dry mixture until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the pie filling.
  6. Bake the cherry crisp until the topping is browned and the cherry filling is hot and bubbling, about 30 minutes.

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