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Apple Cranberry Crisp

Apple Cranberry Crisp

The Crispy Chef
This Apple Cranberry Crisp is a cozy, crowd-pleasing dessert that combines sweet apples and tart cranberries under a golden oat topping. Warm, fragrant, and topped with cinnamon-spiced crunch, it’s the perfect autumn treat — no pie crust required!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter or fork
  • spoons/spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet for catching drips

Ingredients
  

  • 5–6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 6 cups)
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for topping)
  • 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch (or similar) baking dish with butter or spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix apples, cranberries, brown sugar, maple syrup, lemon juice, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated. Pour into prepared dish.
  • In another bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add cold butter and use your fingers or pastry cutter to form crumbs. Stir in nuts if using.
  • Sprinkle topping evenly over fruit. Place baking dish on a baking sheet and bake 40–45 minutes, until topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
  • Let cool at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel drizzle.

Notes

For extra flavor, add orange zest or grated fresh ginger to the filling. Swap the flour for almond flour to make it gluten-free, or use coconut oil for a vegan option. Delicious warm or cold, it pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 5gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword apple crisp, cranberry crisp, easy fruit dessert, Fall dessert
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