diff --git a/desktop_version/CMakeLists.txt b/desktop_version/CMakeLists.txt
index 52831d72..6a0a301f 100644
--- a/desktop_version/CMakeLists.txt
+++ b/desktop_version/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -7,7 +7,13 @@ PROJECT(VVVVVV)
 # Architecture Flags
 IF(APPLE)
 	# Wow, Apple is a huge jerk these days huh?
-	SET(CMAKE_OSX_SYSROOT /Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/Platforms/MacOSX.platform/Developer/SDKs/MacOSX10.9.sdk)
+	SET(OSX_10_9_SDK_PATH /Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer/Platforms/MacOSX.platform/Developer/SDKs/MacOSX10.9.sdk)
+	IF(IS_DIRECTORY ${OSX_10_9_SDK_PATH})
+		SET(CMAKE_OSX_SYSROOT ${OSX_10_9_SDK_PATH})
+	ELSE()
+		MESSAGE(WARNING "macOS 10.9 SDK not found, expect badness!")
+	ENDIF()
+	MESSAGE(STATUS "Using macOS SDK at ${CMAKE_OSX_SYSROOT}")
 	SET(CMAKE_OSX_DEPLOYMENT_TARGET 10.9)
 	LINK_DIRECTORIES(/usr/local/lib)
 	ADD_COMPILE_OPTIONS(-Werror=partial-availability)