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Apple Cranberry Crisp

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Enjoy a comforting Apple Cranberry Crisp, harmonizing tart cranberries with sweet apples and a buttery oat topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 cups Honey Crisp Apples sliced about ⅛ inch thick
  • 2 cups Frozen Cranberries can substitute with fresh
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar adds moisture
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 cup Juice & Zest of Orange substitute with lemon if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch alternative includes tapioca starch or flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adds warm spice
  • ½ teaspoon Ginger adds warm spice
  • ½ teaspoon Cardamom adds warm spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Cloves adds warm spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg adds warm spice
  • ¼ teaspoon Allspice adds warm spice
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt enhances flavor
For the Crisp Topping
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Oats use gluten-free for GF version
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with almond flour for gluten-free

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Pie Pan or Baking Dish
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced Honey Crisp apples and frozen cranberries with brown sugar, granulated sugar, orange juice, corn starch, and warm spices. Stir well for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Crisp Topping: In another bowl, mix softened unsalted butter, oats, both sugars, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt until crumbly.
  4. Assemble the Crisp: Pour the apple and cranberry mixture into a pie pan and sprinkle crumbled oat topping over it.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 75-90 minutes until the filling bubbles and the top is golden brown.
  6. Serve Warm: Let it cool for about 10 minutes, then serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose Honey Crisp or Granny Smith apples for balance; check around 75 minutes of baking time. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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