Description
A delicious and comforting Apple Cranberry Crisp featuring tart cranberries and sweet apples topped with a buttery, oat crumble. Perfectly baked until golden and bubbling, this dessert is warm, inviting, and ideal for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat any time of year.
Ingredients
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Fruit Filling
- 4 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Crisp Topping
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Mix Fruit Filling: In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, cranberries, granulated sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and cornstarch. Stir well to evenly coat the fruit with the mixture. Transfer this blended fruit filling to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Prepare the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
- Add Nuts and Top Fruit: If using, stir the chopped walnuts or pecans into the oat topping. Then evenly sprinkle this topping over the fruit filling in the baking dish.
- Bake the Crisp: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Bake until the topping turns a golden brown color and the fruit filling underneath is bubbling, indicating it is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the crisp from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. It’s delightful when served warm alongside vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- You can use either fresh or frozen cranberries depending on availability; no need to thaw frozen cranberries before mixing.
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts or pecans.
- The lemon juice helps to brighten the fruit flavors and prevent apples from browning.
- If you prefer a less sweet topping, reduce the brown sugar slightly.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
