Description
This Cranberry Apple Crisp combines tender baked apples, tart cranberries, and a golden buttery oat topping for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Warm, comforting, and full of seasonal charm, this dessert is a crowd-pleaser for holidays or cozy family nights. Serve it fresh from the oven with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling
- 5–6 medium apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Braeburn, or a mix)
- 2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ to ⅔ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or orange juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or oat/almond flour for gluten-free)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine sliced apples, cranberries, sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and lemon juice. Toss until fruit is well coated. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- Prepare the topping: In another bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in melted butter and stir until crumbly.
- Assemble: Evenly sprinkle topping over the fruit mixture.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the fruit is bubbling and the topping is golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, plain or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT45M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g