Made with only 5 ingredients, this gluten-free cherry crisp is a delicious summer dessert. With a sweet but comforting flavor, it’s whipped up in just 20 minutes and can be used as an everyday treat or a last-minute addition to a gathering.
The best kind of desserts are simple ones, and this gluten-free cherry crisp is just that. Made with minimal ingredients from the pantry but packed with sweet, summery flavors, it’s a recipe you’ll make again and again. And to top it off, it’s all whipped up in the air fryer! Great for last-minute parties or impromptu gatherings.
As a Certified Nutrition Coach, I most love this type of recipe because it uses simple ingredients fitting of a healthy lifestyle. Plus, it can be varied and altered to suit your own personal preferences.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: You only need 5 main ingredients to whip up this cherry crisp and it’s done in just 20 minutes.
Allergy-friendly: Naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be made paleo-approved with a few simple tweaks.
Delicious: Fresh pops of cherry with a fun nutty flavor and crisp granola topping.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Peak the photo below to see what ingredients you need to make this recipe. They’re pretty simple, however, you can substitute a bit.
Granola: Use a granola that suits your dietary preferences. I like to use gluten-free protein granola but any kind of nutty mixture or paleo granola works.
Paleo: To make this recipe paleo-approved, you’ll need to use regular butter or tallow along with a paleo granola.
Flavor Variations
There may only be minimal ingredients, but there are still some fun ways to adjust the flavors of this gluten-free crisp recipe! Some of our favorites are below.
Fruit: Half the number of cherries with a berry mix or another stone fruit.
Extracts: If you want a really refreshing flavor, change the almond extract to something like lemon or orange extract. With this, you could add a little zest to the top too!
Expert Tips To Make It
Adjust the texture of the cherry crisp by adjusting the cooking time. The longer you cook, the softer the cherries.
Keep an eye on your crisp in the last two minutes of cooking, as each kind of granola will crisp up differently, and you don’t want the top to burn.
Serve the cherry crisp as-is, drizzled with a bit more maple syrup, or alongside some coconut whipped cream or dairy-free ice cream.
How To Make Gluten-Free Cherry Crisp
Step 1: Mix together the cherries, maple syrup, dairy-free butter, and almond extract.
Step 2: Pour into an air fryer-safe dish and bake in a preheated air fryer for 15 minutes, stirring once.
Step 3: Add the granola on top and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Serve.
How To Store It
Let the gluten-free cherry crisp cool fully before storing it in an airtight container in the fridge. It will stay fresh for 3-5 days.
To reheat it, pop it back into the air fryer until warmed through or into an oven on low. Know that the texture of the granola won’t be as crisp if heated in the oven or microwave.
FAQS
Sure! It will just take longer. You’ll want to bake the crisp at 350F for about 20-30 minutes until it’s hot and almost bubbling. Then, top it with the granola and bake it for 10 more minutes, broiling the last 1-2 minutes.
I haven’t tried but I assume you can. However, frozen cherries give off a bit more water, so you’ll want to scale back the baking time slightly to account for that.
More Gluten-Free Summer Recipes
Gluten-Free Cherry Crisp
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 cups Frozen cherries thawed, pitted and halved
- 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dairy-free butter melted
- ½ teaspoon Almond extract optional
- 4 tablespoon Gluten free granola
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 350F / 180C.
- Mix together cherries, maple syrup, non-dairy butter, and almond extract (if using) and add to the Air Fryer safe baking pan or dish.
- Place the cherry crisp into the air fryer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the cherries are cooked to your liking. Stir the cherry mixture at least once during cooking.
- When done, open the Air Fryer basket and add the granola on top of the cooked cherries.
- Cook for a further 2-3 mins.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Shelby S says
This recipe is a summer favorite simply because of how EASY it comes together! As a frazzled mom anything with just a handful of ingredients is a win.