Healthy Apple Cranberry Crisp
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4.9
Healthy Apple Cranberry Crisp
Description
Healthy Apple Cranberry Crisp combines thinly sliced peeled apples and thawed cranberries enhanced with whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, and maple syrup to create a fruity and bright filling. The topping uses whole wheat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, butter, and chopped pecans or walnuts, adding a nutritious and crunchy finish to the dish. The crisp is baked until the fruit juices bubble and the topping turns golden, giving a pleasing texture contrast.
The crisp can be served warm, ideally with ice cream or whipped cream if desired, complementing the balance of tart and sweet flavors. The combination of apples, cranberries, and orange brings seasonal freshness, and its hearty topping satisfies a variety of tastes and occasions.
This dish benefits from advance preparation: assemble a day ahead and refrigerate, or freeze the unbaked crisp for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking to ensure even cooking and optimal texture.
Ingredients
Filling:
- 6 cups apple 1.25 lbs or 4 medium apples, baking type, peeled and thinly sliced, e.g. Fuji, Honey Crisp, Jonagold or Granny Smith
- 2 cups Cranberry frozen, defrosted
- 3 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 orange zested and juiced
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
Topping:
- ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons butter cold, unsalted, cut into small pieces; can use coconut oil
- ¼ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Toss the apple slices, cranberries, flour, sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, 2 tablespoons orange juice, and maple syrup together in a large bowl.
- To make the topping, mix the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, salt and butter together in a bowl. Use a fork or your hands to break the butter up into small pieces. Add the nuts and mix until combined.
- Spray a 13x9-inch rectangular or 15-inch oval baking dish with cooking spray and pour the apple mixture into the dish. Spread the topping evenly over the fruit.
- Place the dish on a baking sheet (to catch any drippings) and bake in the oven until it is bubbly and the apples are tender, 55-60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
- The crisp can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator until baking.
- Unbaked crisp can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
- Serving with ice cream or whipped cream adds a creamy contrast to the warm fruit and topping.
- The crisp also makes a hearty breakfast when topped with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 43.4g | 14% |
| Protein | 3.1g | 6% |
| Fat | 7.9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9g | 20% |
| Sodium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 23% |
| Sugar | 25.3g | 51% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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