Cranberry Apple Crisp
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Cranberry Apple Crisp
Description
This crisp starts by tossing peeled and sliced tart apples and fresh cranberries with sugar and flour to balance sweetness and thicken the fruit juices during baking. Orange zest can be added optionally to introduce a citrus aroma that complements the berries and apples.
The topping combines old-fashioned oats with flour and brown sugar, bound with melted butter to create a crumbly, slightly crunchy layer. When baked, the topping browns lightly, providing texture contrast to the soft, juicy fruit beneath, which bubbles as it cooks.
This dessert suits casual gatherings or family meals, served warm alone or with cream or ice cream. The combination of tart apples and cranberries offers a balance of flavors, enhanced by the sweet, buttery crumble topping.
Frozen cranberries can be used as a substitute and should be measured equally by volume. Ensure the butter is melted but not hot when mixing the topping to achieve the right crumbly texture. The recipe also has a variation suited for slow cooker preparation if desired.
Ingredients
Filling
- 3 cups apple like Granny Smith, peeled and sliced, tart baking variety
- 2 cups cranberries fresh
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon orange optional, fresh zest
Topping
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup butter melted²
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease an 8x11-inch baking dish (or 7x11).
- In a large bowl, toss apples, cranberries, sugar, flour, and orange zest together.
- Pour into a prepared baking dish. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over apple mixture. You can press crumbles together and drop over apples or just sprinkle.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until fruit is bubbly and topping is lightly browned.
Notes
- Frozen cranberries can be substituted in equal amounts for fresh in the filling.
- Use melted butter that is warm but not hot to mix the topping for proper crumb texture.
- For an alternative cooking method, try the slow cooker version of this cranberry apple crisp.
- Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredient brands and measurements.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Vitamin A | 395IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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