Dark Cherry Cranberry Crisp Recipe

A delicious twist on classic cherry crisp! This recipe rescues a common baking mishap – using dark sweet cherries instead of tart cherries – by cleverly incorporating cranberries for the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Perfect for a Sunday dinner or any occasion when you need a comforting, crowd-pleasing dessert. Save time and avoid a grocery store run with this inventive recipe that transforms a mistake into a masterpiece!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 399.8 kcal
Protein 6g
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Ingredients for Dark Cherry Cranberry Crisp

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How to Make Dark Cherry Cranberry Crisp

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the dark cherries (drained), cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Gently toss to coat.
  3. Pour the cherry cranberry mixture into a greased 8x8 inch or 9-inch pie dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, butter (cold and cut into cubes), and salt. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the cherry cranberry filling.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  7. Let cool for at least 15-20 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

202g

Fat

37g

Carbs

23g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Dark Cherry Cranberry Crisp?

Dark Cherry Cranberry Crisp takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Dark Cherry Cranberry Crisp?

Dark Cherry Cranberry Crisp has approximately 399.8 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Dark Cherry Cranberry Crisp?

The key ingredients for Dark Cherry Cranberry Crisp are Dark Sweet Cherries, Frozen Cranberries, Sugar, Cornstarch, Dark Rum, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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