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    Fresh Cherry Crisp

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    cherry crisp in a cast iron skillet with a spoon

    Why You'll Love this Cherry Crisp Recipe

    I love cherries. Love them! But, I only love them when they're in season, sweet, and juicy. I hate when they're hard and flavorless. When I was grocery shopping recently, I came across these gorgeous cherries. Now, I can put away some cherries just by themselves, but I definitely couldn't eat the entire container on its own. I decided I would find a way to incorporate these into a dessert without making the typical cherry pie or cherry cobbler.

    fresh cherry crisp in a cast iron skillet being scooped with a spoon

    Now, if you want to use the canned cherry pie filling stuff, you can. I would suggest at least trying it with fresh cherries first. It definitely gives a different texture and taste. One that I personally prefer. I mean, really, how could you pass up these beauties??

    Cherry Pie Crisp Ingredients

    • fresh cherries
    • sugar
    • corn starch
    • old fashioned oats
    • all purpose flour
    • ground cinnamon
    • brown sugar
    • butter
    • vanilla extract
    ingredients to make fresh cherry crisp

    Fresh Cherry Crisp Recipe Substitutions

    • cherries - you can make this crisp with a variety of fruit! It works well with both blueberries and strawberries.
    • old fashioned oats - you can also use quick oats if that's all you have on hand. The texture will just be a bit softer.
    • all purpose flour - this crisp is actually really great with oat flour as well
    • brown sugar - both light and dark brown sugar work well
    • butter - feel free to use unsalted or salted for this recipe
    • vanilla extract - while vanilla extract should be used, if you're looking for a little variation, you can also use almond extract

    How to Make Fresh Cherry Crisp

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    2. Remove the stems and pit the cherries.
    3. Add the cherries, sugar, and corn starch to a cast iron skillet.
    4. Heat over medium high heat for approximately 15 minutes, stirring consistently.
    5. Allow the cherries to break down and the sauce to thicken. You'll want to use less sugar if your cherries are very sweet, but use the full ½ cup if your cherries are tart.
    6. Once the cherry mixture is complete, remove it from the heat and set it aside.
    7. In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the oats, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. It usually works best to mix together with your fingers. Make sure it is completely combined.
    8. Sprinkle the topping mix over the cherry mixture.
    9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, just until the topping is golden brown.
    10. Serve it with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
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    Cherry Crisp Recipe Tips

    If you don't have a cherry pitter (I don't), then there are several work around ways in pitting the cherries. You can use a funnel, chopstick, icing tip, or a straw. I personally use an oversized straw. For some reason its just faster for me. There are all sorts of life hack ways to remove the pits without a special tool. Use good old Google or Pinterest and you'll see several.

    Serving Cherry Crisp

    Cherry crisp is such an excellent dessert. You can serve it as is or top it with whipped cream. My favorite way to serve it is with some vanilla ice cream!

    cherry crisp in a cast iron skillet being scooped with a spoon

    Storing this Cherry Crisp Recipe

    Leftover cherry crisp should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    To reheat cherry crisp, place it on a microwave safe plate and heat in 30 second increments until heated through.

    How to make this recipe work for the whole family

    Because this is a dessert, most picky eaters will love it. If they aren't a cherry fan, replace the cherries with one of their favorite fruits!

    FAQs for Cherry Crisp with Fresh Cherries

    Do you have to refrigerate cherry crisp?

    Any leftover cherry crisp should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

    What ingredient makes a crisp different from a cobbler?

    Cobblers have a dense, thick topping while crisps are oat based and a more streusel style texture.

    If you make this recipe and love it, we would love a 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating! It helps us continue to provide free recipes.

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    Fresh Cherry Crisp

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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 40 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 people
    Calories 203 kcal
    Protein 2 g

    Equipment

    • 1 skillet
    • 1 cherry pitter
    • measuring cups
    • measuring spoons
    • mixing bowls

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 cups fresh cherries
    • ¼-½ cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon corn starch
    • ¾ cup old fashioned oats
    • ½ cup all purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ½ cup butter (melted and cooled)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Remove the stems and pit the cherries.
    • Add the cherries, sugar, and corn starch to a cast iron skillet.
    • Heat over medium high heat for approximately 15 minutes, stirring consistently.
    • Allow the cherries to break down and the sauce to thicken. You'll want to use less sugar if your cherries are very sweet, but use the full ½ cup if your cherries are tart.
    • Once the cherry mixture is complete, remove it from the heat and set it aside.
    • In a separate mixing bowl, mix together the oats, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. It usually works best to mix together with your fingers. Make sure it is completely combined.
    • Sprinkle the topping mix over the cherry mixture.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, just until the topping is golden brown.
    • Serve it with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Fresh Cherry Crisp
    Serving Size
     
    1 g
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    203
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.3
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0.5
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    20
    mg
    7
    %
    Sodium
     
    4
    mg
    0
    %
    Potassium
     
    192
    mg
    5
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    32
    g
    11
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    22
    g
    24
    %
    Protein
     
    2
    g
    4
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    281
    IU
    6
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    5
    mg
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    23
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy. It should only be used for estimation purposes and is not a guarantee of any kind. Nutritional information varies widely between brands and types of ingredients used. It is recommended that you calculate the nutritional information based on your own ingredients and brands used. Sweetly Splendid, LLC makes no guarantees as to the exact nutrition information.

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    Kara is a wife & mother living deep in the heart of Texas. She loves all things food and spending time with her family and dogs. She has a passion for cooking and loves making yummy, family-friendly recipes.

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