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!
This easy cherry crisp takes just a few minutes to assemble, making it perfect for those nights when you want something warm and homemade without much effort. Using canned cherry pie filling keeps the prep incredibly simple while still delivering that classic, juicy fruit base.
The buttery brown sugar topping bakes into a crisp, golden layer that contrasts beautifully with the sweet cherries underneath. 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!
What You’ll Like About This Dessert
Super fast prep. Just mix, sprinkle, and bake—ready for the oven in minutes.
Great shortcut dessert. Cherry pie filling keeps it simple while still tasting homemade.
Comforting texture. Buttery oat topping turns crisp and golden as it bakes.
Easy to scale. Make a smaller or larger batch depending on your baking dish.
Ingredient Notes
- Cherry pie filling – The key shortcut ingredient; choose your favorite brand.
- Brown sugar – Adds caramel-like sweetness to the topping.
- Flour – Helps bind the crumbs and creates a crisp texture.
- Salt – Just a pinch to balance the sweetness.
- Cinnamon – Adds warmth and complements the cherries.
- Quick oats – Give the topping body and crunch.
- Butter – Chilled butter is essential for forming a crumbly topping.
Steps to Make Easy Cherry Crisp
- Prepare the baking dish and preheat the oven.
- Pour the cherry pie filling into the dish.
- Mix the dry topping ingredients until combined.
- Cut or rub in the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- Sprinkle the topping evenly over the cherries.
- Bake until the topping is browned and the filling is bubbling.
Tips
Use very cold butter for the crispiest topping.
For a thicker topping, add an extra tablespoon of oats or flour.
Let the crisp rest a few minutes before serving so the filling thickens.
Add a splash of almond extract to the pie filling for a bakery-style flavor.
Recipe Variations
- Almond topping. Add sliced almonds for extra crunch and flavor.
- Blueberry-cherry mix. Combine pie fillings for a deeper berry flavor.
- Oat-heavy crisp. Increase the oats for a chewier topping.
- Homemade filling. Swap the canned filling for fresh cherries cooked with sugar and cornstarch.
- Crumble bars. Press half the topping into the dish, add the filling, and sprinkle with the rest.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
- Pair with homemade whipped cream.
- Add a drizzle of heavy cream for an old-fashioned touch.
- Garnish with toasted nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
How to Store
Refrigerate leftover cherry crisp in a covered container for up to 4 days.
Warm individual servings in the microwave or reheat in a 350°F oven until hot.
The topping softens during storage, but it will crisp up again with brief oven reheating.
Easy Cherry Crisp Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 20-ounce cans 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 butter, chilled
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.
Nutrition
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
