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Apple Cranberry Crisp

Heavenly Apple Cranberry Crisp for Cozy Fall Nights

Enjoy a warm Apple Cranberry Crisp this fall, combining tart cranberries with crisp apples for the perfect cozy dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fruit Filling
  • 4 cups Honey Crisp Apples, sliced or Granny Smith or Fuji for a twist
  • 2 cups Cranberries (frozen) or fresh/dried as substitutes
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a lighter alternative
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar consider using kept sugar for lower calories
  • 1 large Orange, juice & zest or lemon juice and zest as substitutes
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch arrowroot powder is a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Spices (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, nutmeg, allspice) adjust to suit your taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt or regular table salt in moderation
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla swap for almond extract if desired
For the Crisp Topping
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, cold or vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Oats use gluten-free oats if necessary
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour almond flour or gluten-free blends as substitutes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced apples, cranberries, brown sugar, granulated sugar, orange zest, orange juice, cornstarch, and spices. Stir until evenly coated.
  3. Pour the mixture into a deep dish pie pan, spreading evenly.
  4. Mix cold butter, oats, sugars, spices, salt, and flour in another bowl until crumbly.
  5. Sprinkle the crisp topping over the fruit filling evenly.
  6. Bake for 75-90 minutes until fruit is bubbly and topping is golden-brown.
  7. Allow to cool slightly, then serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure apples are sliced ⅛ inch thick. Adjust baking time as needed and consider preparing a day in advance for better flavors.

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