Description
This Apple Cranberry Crisp is a warm, comforting dessert perfect for fall and winter. Tart cranberries and sweet apples are baked under a crunchy oat and brown sugar topping, creating a delicious medley of flavors and textures. Served best warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this crisp is simple to make and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 4 cups apples (about 4 medium sized apples, peeled, cored and chopped)
- 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
To Serve
- Vanilla ice cream (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Fruit Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, cranberries, and granulated sugar. Toss well to coat all the fruit evenly, which helps draw out juices and blend flavors. Transfer this mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
- Prepare Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, melted butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and well combined, forming the crisp topping.
- Assemble Crisp: Evenly sprinkle the crumbly topping over the fruit layer in the baking dish, covering all the fruit to create a golden crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the topping is golden brown and the fruit mixture is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and let it cool slightly to thicken up before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend to make this dessert gluten-free. Ensure your oats are certified gluten-free as well.
- Fresh cranberries add more tartness, while frozen cranberries work well and are convenient to use year-round.
- You can substitute the apples with pears or a mix of both for a different fruity flavor.
- If you prefer a less sweet topping, reduce the brown sugar by a quarter cup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
