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.
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.
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.
Easy Cherry Crisp Recipe
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!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts, Cherries
Ingredients
- 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
- Lightly spray a 1 1/2-quart baking dish with cooking spray and heat the oven to 350 F.
- Pour the pie filling into the baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and oats and stir to blend.
- Work the chilled butter pieces into the dry mixture until crumbly.
- Sprinkle the crumbs evenly over the pie filling.
- Bake the cherry crisp until the topping is browned and the cherry filling is hot and bubbling, about 30 minutes.
