Cherry Apple Crumble Recipe | Easy Tart Cherry Crisp

Everyone will love this Cherry Apple Crumble! Tart cherries paired with delicious apples create a great recipe that no one can deny. Make this to curb your sweet tooth or as the perfect dessert recipe for your next family dinner. This is one of my favorite fruity desserts!

cherry apple crumble served on a small plate

I love the crunchy texture of this sweet treat. The rolled oats and other simple ingredients created the perfect crumbly texture for this apple cherry crumble - and it's so simple and easy to make!

And if the topping of this fruit crumble isn't quite enough for you, just wait until you taste the flavors of this cherry apple crisp. Pair this simple dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you'll be flying high on all the amazing flavors.

Speaking of amazing fruit recipes, be sure to try this Cherry Scones Recipe and this Pineapple Ice Cream. So good!

apple and cherry crumble in a baking dish and served on a small plate

Ingredients

Gala apples - Clean the apples and then peel and slice them.
Red tart cherries - I buy them canned in water. Be sure to drain off the liquid.
Sugar - For sweetness.
Old-fashioned oats - The main ingredient to make the topping of this classic apple crumble with cherries recipe.
Butter - Adds flavor and holds the topping ingredients together to create that crunchy texture.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Cherry Apple Crumble

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step One: Add the apples, cherries, and ½ cup sugar to an 8X8 baking dish. Add 1 cup of oats, butter, and 3 tablespoons of sugar to a food processor. Pulse until crumbs form. Add the rest of the oats and pulse more until mixed.

Step Two: Cover the cherries and apples with the oat topping. Put the pan in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown.

Top Tip

Drain the cherries well. Otherwise, the fruit crisp will have too much liquid in the bottom of the pan!

Substitutions

Cherries - Have fun choosing the type of cherries that you want to use. Sour cherries or sweet cherries work well for this recipe.
Apples - You can use Gala apples, Granny Smith apples, Pink Lady, Honeycrisp apples, or any other varieties.

Variations

Add extracts - Adding a little bit of vanilla extract or almond extract is a great way to add more flavor to the fruit filling.
Use fresh cherries - If you have ripe cherries, use them. They'll add an amazing taste to the fruit mixture. Just be sure to have a cherry pitter on hand to get rid of pits.

See this Apple Crumble Tart for another fun and delicious crumble dessert.

Equipment

To make this apple cherry crisp, you'll need a large bowl, a food processor, and an 8X8 baking dish.

Storage

Cobbler recipes make great leftovers! After the cooking time has completed, let the crumble cool to room temperature, and then add any leftovers to an airtight container. When you are ready to eat again, you can reheat and eat or enjoy it chilled.

I don't recommend freezing this recipe because the crumble tastes better fresh. You can, however, freeze the apples and cherries to make this recipe fresh later down the road!

cherry apple crumble with a bite resting on a spoon served on a small plate

Common Questions

Do I have to add a crumble topping?

Nope - not at all. Some people don't want that extra step or can't have it, so you can absolutely make this dessert and skip adding the topping. You can easily eat the fruit mixture just like it is, drizzle it with maple syrup for a boost of extra sweetness, or even use it as a topping for ice cream.

How do I keep my sliced apples from turning brown?

This is common but can be avoided. I always slice and prep my apples ahead of time, and I drizzle them with lemon juice to avoid browning. This also helps give the dish a fun little burst of citrus flavor as well!

Can I use homemade cherry pie filling for this recipe?

Absolutely. I tend to like using fresh fruits or canned fruit, but you can take the sweet factor up a notch and use cherry pie filling. Just know that it will change the nutritional value of the recipe since it likely has other sugars and ingredients added to it.

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