Maple-Cherry Apple Crisp Recipe | The Next Recipes

Looking for a cozy, homemade apple crisp recipe? This Maple-Cherry Apple Crisp is an easy apple crisp that combines warm maple flavor with juicy cherries and tender apples. Perfect for a fall dessert, this baked apple cherry crisp from The Next Recipes will become your new favorite maple dessert recipe!

Introduction

When the weather cools down, there’s nothing more comforting than the smell of baked apples and maple syrup filling your kitchen. This Maple-Cherry Apple Crisp is a true celebration of fall flavors — warm, cozy, and just sweet enough. It’s the kind of homemade apple crisp that brings everyone to the table, whether for a family dinner or a holiday gathering.

What makes this Easy Apple Crisp stand out is the combination of fresh apples, tart cherries, and pure maple syrup, creating a perfectly balanced dessert that’s crispy on top and gooey inside. You don’t need fancy ingredients or baking skills — just a few simple steps and you’ll have a baked apple cherry crisp that tastes like it came from a country kitchen.

If you love maple desserts, this one’s a must-try. Let’s dive into how you can make your own Warm Apple Crisp right at home!

Ingredients List

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this Maple-Cherry Apple Crisp Recipe:

For the Fruit Filling:

• 4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for thickening)

For the Crisp Topping:

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

This mix of maple syrup, apples, and cherries gives the dessert its irresistible flavor and texture — the heart of a great Homemade Apple Crisp.

Preparation Instructions

Follow these easy steps to prepare your Maple-Cherry Apple Crisp. This recipe is simple enough for beginners and perfect for anyone craving a warm, fruity dessert.

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish. This ensures your Maple Apple Dessert bakes evenly with a golden, crispy top.

Step 2: Prepare the Fruit Filling

In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, cherries, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and cornstarch.
Mix everything until the fruit is evenly coated — this step creates the juicy, flavorful base of your Cherry Apple Crisp.

Step 3: Make the Crisp Topping

In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add cold butter cubes and use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
Drizzle in the maple syrup and stir gently. The result should be a crumbly topping that will crisp beautifully in the oven.

Step 4: Assemble the Crisp

Pour the fruit mixture into your prepared baking dish. Evenly spread the crisp topping over the fruit, pressing lightly so it sticks together. This will help you get that perfect baked apple cherry crisp texture.

Step 5: Bake

Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Your kitchen will smell incredible — like autumn in a pan.

Step 6: Cool and Serve

Let the Maple-Cherry Apple Crisp cool for about 10 minutes before serving. The filling will thicken slightly as it rests, giving you that perfect spoonful of warm fruit and crispy topping.

Serving Suggestions

This Maple-Cherry Apple Crisp can be enjoyed in many delicious ways:

• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a classic fall apple dessert.
• Drizzle extra maple syrup on top for a richer maple dessert recipe experience.
• Pair it with a hot cup of coffee or cider for the ultimate cozy homemade dessert moment.

It’s perfect for family dinners, holiday gatherings, or even a quiet weekend treat. You can also double the recipe if you’re serving a crowd — everyone will be asking for seconds.

Maple-Cherry Apple Crisp Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 300

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Fruit Filling:

• 5 –6 medium apples peeled, cored, and sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
• 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cherries pitted
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt

For the Crisp Topping:

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Method

 

1. Preheat the Oven
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
3. Prepare the Fruit Filling
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine apple slices, cherries, maple syrup, brown sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
5. Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking dish.
6. Make the Crisp Topping
7. In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
8. Add cold butter cubes and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.
9. Drizzle in maple syrup and mix until small clumps form.
10. Assemble the Crisp
11. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit mixture.
12. Bake
13. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly.
14. Cool and Serve
15. Allow to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
16. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a cozy fall dessert.

Notes

🍂 Add Nuts: Stir chopped pecans or walnuts into the topping for crunch.

🧈 Vegan-Friendly: Use coconut oil or plant-based butter instead of dairy butter.

🍐 Fruit Swap: Substitute pears or peaches for apples for a unique twist.

❄️ Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

🔥 Reheat: Warm in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 10–12 minutes to re-crisp the topping.

Choose tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness of maple syrup and cherries.

If using frozen cherries, thaw and drain them to avoid excess liquid.

You can reduce the sugar slightly if your apples are naturally sweet.

For extra flavor, add a splash of vanilla extract or bourbon to the filling before baking.

This dessert is perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or cozy weekend treats.

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This Maple-Cherry Apple Crisp is everything a homemade apple crisp should be — simple, flavorful, and absolutely comforting. With the sweetness of maple, the tartness of cherries, and the coziness of baked apples, it’s a dessert that captures the essence of fall in every bite.

If you’re searching for an Easy Apple Crisp or a new Maple Apple Dessert to add to your collection, this is the one to try.

Make sure to share your results in the comments and let us know how your Baked Apple Cherry Crisp turned out!

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