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Apple Cranberry Crisp

Warm Apple Cranberry Crisp That'll Make Your Holidays Magical

This Apple Cranberry Crisp combines juicy apples and tart cranberries in a cozy, comforting dessert perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 cups Apples Peeled and sliced into 1/4" slices
  • 2 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen (do not thaw if frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons Orange Juice Fresh is best, but bottled is fine
  • 2 teaspoons Orange Zest Can substitute with lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on tartness of cranberries and apples
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed; dark brown can be used for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg can be added for extra spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be substituted
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Omit if unavailable or substitute with nutmeg
For the Topping
  • 1 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Use a gluten-free blend to adapt if needed
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on personal taste preferences
  • 3/4 cup Light Brown Sugar Tightly packed; dark brown can be swapped in
  • 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Feel free to mix in other spices
  • 8 ounces Unsalted Butter Room temperature, cut into cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups Old Fashioned Oats Instant oats can be used, but texture may vary

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Apple Cranberry Crisp
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine peeled and sliced apples with cranberries. Add orange juice, orange zest, flour, sugars, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Toss gently and pour into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix together oats, flour, sugars, and cinnamon. Cut in cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Evenly sprinkle the oat topping over the fruit filling.
  5. Bake the crisp for 55 to 60 minutes until the top is golden brown and fruit is bubbling.
  6. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Apple Cranberry Crisp is customizable with different spices and fruits. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for three days.

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