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Apple Cranberry Crisp

A delightful dessert that combines sweet apples and tart cranberries for a comforting, easy-to-make recipe perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the topping
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar adds deep, rich sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for aromatic flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt to enhance flavors
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened, cut into small chunks
For the filling
  • 8 pieces firm, sweet-tart apples peeled and chopped into about 8 cups
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar for added sweetness
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour to thicken the filling
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 piece orange zest for a refreshing citrus kick
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt for the topping.
  3. Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and rub it in until small crumbs form, then refrigerate the topping.
  4. In the greased baking dish, layer the chopped apples and cranberries.
  5. Sprinkle the sugars, flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, orange zest, and orange juice over the fruit, then toss to coat evenly.
Baking
  1. Spread the crumb topping evenly over the apple and cranberry mixture.
  2. Bake in the oven for 45-55 minutes until the apples are tender and the filling is bubbling.
  3. Serve warm, ideally with a scoop of ice cream.

Notes

Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for a richer flavor. Let the crisp cool slightly before serving for better shape. Optionally, add chopped nuts to the topping for extra crunch.