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Maple-Cherry Apple Crisp Recipe

Maple-Cherry Apple Crisp Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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 9x9-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.