Apple Cranberry Crisp
Ingredients:
For the cranberry apple filling
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5 cups (4 medium to large or 1 1/2 pounds) sweet tart apples
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1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries* (5 ounces)
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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¼ teaspoon orange zest (optional; or ½ teaspoon lemon zest)
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the topping
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¾ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
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¾ cup Old Fashioned rolled oats
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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8 tablespoons cold unsalted or salted butter, cut into pieces
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Make the filling: Core, peel and cut the apples into 1/2-inch chunks. Combine the apples with cranberries, orange zest, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a large bowl and toss until well coated. Pour into a 7 x 11 baking dish.
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Make the topping: In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and kosher salt. Cut the butter into small pieces and then use a fork to mix it into the oats until fully distributed and a crumbly dough forms. Pour the crumble on top and smooth it into an even layer with your fingers.
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Bake: Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is evenly golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then serve warm. You can leave out your crisp on the counter for up to 1 day (covered, at night) so the topping can stay crisp. After 1 day, refrigerate any leftovers. This crumble also freezes well for several months in a sealed container; reheat it in a 350°F oven until bubbly and the topping is crisp.
This Apple Cranberry Crisp is the perfect mix of warm, cozy, and just the right amount of tart. Sweet apples, bright cranberries, and a buttery oat crumble come together for a crunchy, golden treat that’s made for fall nights, family gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a comforting dessert that hits every time.
Fun Fact: Fresh cranberries actually bounce due to tiny air pockets inside the fruit. Growers even use this “bounce test” during harvesting to determine ripeness and quality.
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