Description
This apple cranberry crisp recipe combines sweet apples and tart cranberries with a buttery oat topping for the ultimate fall and winter dessert. Easy to make, it’s perfect for holidays, family dinners, or cozy evenings at home.
Ingredients
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For the Fruit Filling:
- 4 cups apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 2 cups cranberries (fresh or thawed)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
For the Crisp Topping:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter (cubed, or vegan substitute)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Fruit Filling: Toss apples and cranberries with sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
- Make the Crisp Topping: Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.
- Assemble the Crisp: Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit layer.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling.
- Serve: Let cool slightly and serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream, or custard.
Notes
- Substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine for a dairy-free option.
- Use almond flour for a gluten-free variation.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the crisp
- Calories: ~310
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Apple cranberry crisp, cranberry apple dessert, fall dessert recipe, oat topping crisp, holiday fruit crisp