Description
This classic Cranberry Apple Crisp is the ultimate autumn dessert, balancing tart, fresh cranberries with the crisp structure of Granny Smith apples. Topped with a golden, buttery oat crumble, it offers a perfect contrast of textures. This comforting, reliable recipe is ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy weekend treat, ensuring a syrupy, flavorful filling that never turns mushy. The combination of cinnamon warmth and seasonal fruit makes this a dependable favorite for any home baker looking to celebrate the best flavors of the harvest season.
Ingredients
6 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
2 cups fresh cranberries, washed and sorted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Combine sliced apples, cranberries, and granulated sugar in a large bowl, tossing until evenly coated.
Transfer the fruit mixture into a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
In a separate bowl, mix the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon.
Cut the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture reaches a sandy, crumbly consistency.
Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the fruit base.
Bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling.
Notes
Ensure the butter is kept cold until the moment you incorporate it into the topping to achieve the best crunchy texture. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg