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Cranberry Apple Crisp Recipe

4.5 from 128 reviews

A delightful Cranberry Apple Crisp featuring a sweet and tangy blend of fresh cranberries and thinly sliced apples, topped with a buttery oat and flour crumble. This easy-to-make dessert is baked to golden perfection and is perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Ingredients

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Fruit Mixture

  • 12 ounces cranberries (fresh or frozen, about 3 cups)
  • 2 large apples, sliced thin (about 3 cups)
  • 1¼ cups sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown rice flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Fruit Filling: In a large bowl, combine cranberries and thinly sliced apples. Sprinkle with sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, kosher salt, and cornstarch. Stir thoroughly to evenly coat the fruit with the spices and cornstarch. Set aside while you assemble the topping.
  3. Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, stir together the old-fashioned oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, brown rice flour, and melted butter until the mixture is evenly combined and crumbly.
  4. Assemble the Crisp: Pour the fruit mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle the oat and flour topping evenly over the fruit layer.
  5. Bake the Crisp: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 24 to 28 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit mixture is bubbly.
  6. Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a delicious dessert.

Notes

  • You can use fresh or frozen cranberries depending on availability.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Adjust sugar quantity based on the tartness of your apples and cranberries.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
  • Brown rice flour adds a subtle nutty flavor and helps with texture in the topping.

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