Cherry Crisp
Cherry Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert made with a sweet-tart cherry filling topped with a crumbly mixture of oats, flour, butter, and brown sugar. It's a classic American fruit dessert, particularly popular during the summer cherry season. The dish is a variation of fruit crumbles, which are simpler, more rustic cousins to fruit pies.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Cherry Crisp is typically high in carbohydrates from the fruit and sugar, and contains a moderate amount of fat from the butter in the topping. It provides some dietary fiber from the cherries and oats, along with vitamins like vitamin C and antioxidants from the fruit. A standard serving can range from 300 to 450 calories, depending on the recipe and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbs | 62 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The 'crisp' topping is what distinguishes it from a 'crumble'; the inclusion of oats creates a texture that crisps up when baked, while a traditional crumble topping is usually just flour, sugar, and butter. Nutritionally, the cherries themselves are a good source of melatonin and anti-inflammatory compounds, making this dessert a slightly more wholesome treat compared to many others.
