Description
This Apple Cranberry Crisp combines tart cranberries with sweet, tender apples topped with a buttery oat crumble for a warm and comforting dessert that’s perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit Filling
- 4 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Crisp Topping
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Peel, core, and slice the apples, and rinse the cranberries if using fresh. Combining the fruit ensures balanced sweetness and tartness in the filling.
- Mix the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced apples and cranberries with granulated sugar, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and salt to coat evenly and enhance flavors.
- Make the Crisp Topping: In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, packed brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until the mixture forms crumbly clusters.
- Assemble the Crisp: Grease a baking dish lightly, then spread the fruit mixture evenly in the dish. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the fruit layer, covering it completely.
- Bake the Crisp: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the assembled crisp for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the crisp to cool for several minutes after baking to thicken. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh mint leaves and a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- For a crisper topping, use cold butter instead of melted and cut it into the dry ingredients.
- Substitute apples with pears or peaches based on seasonal availability.
- Frozen cranberries do not need to be thawed before mixing in the filling.
- To reduce sweetness, decrease granulated and brown sugar slightly to taste.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to enhance the dessert experience.
