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Warm Apple Cranberry Crisp

A delightful dessert that combines sweet apples and tart cranberries with a crispy topping, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Filling
  • 8 cups Apples, peeled and sliced into 1/4" slices Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for best flavor.
  • 2 cups Cranberries, fresh or frozen If using frozen, do not thaw.
  • 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.
Crisp 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.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples and cranberries. Add the orange juice, orange zest, and 3 tablespoons of flour. Toss well to coat.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom. Sprinkle this mixture over the fruit and stir until well combined. Pour the fruit mixture into a baking dish.
Topping
  1. In another bowl, mix 1 1/4 cups of flour, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, 3/4 cup of brown sugar, and 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Add in the cubes of butter and oats. Use your fingers to mix until crumbly.
  2. Sprinkle the topping over the apple-cranberry mixture in the baking dish.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 45-50 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbly.
  2. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.