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Apple Cranberry Crisp

Cozy Apple Cranberry Crisp: Your Perfect Fall Dessert

This Apple Cranberry Crisp combines tart cranberries and sweet apples in a buttery oat topping, making it the ideal fall dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Filling
  • 5 cups sliced Honey Crisp Apples sliced about ⅛ inch thick
  • 2 cups Frozen Cranberries can substitute with fresh or dried cranberries soaked in orange juice
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark based on preference
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar can be used
  • 1/4 cup Orange Juice lemon juice can be used as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cardamom adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cloves adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Allspice adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Diamond Crystal recommended
For the Crisp Topping
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Oats gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be substituted

Equipment

  • deep dish pie pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Apple Cranberry Crisp
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine sliced Honey Crisp apples and frozen cranberries. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, orange juice, zest, cornstarch, and spices. Toss gently and transfer to deep dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together unsalted butter, oats, flour, sugars, and spices until crumbly.
  4. Sprinkle the crisp topping over the fruit filling, ensuring even coverage with small clumps.
  5. Bake for 75 to 90 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving, ideally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

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