Spiced Cranberry Apple Crisp (Print View)

Warm apples and cranberries bake beneath a golden, spiced oat topping—perfectly comforting with a touch of citrus.

# Components:

→ Fruit Filling

01 - 4 large apples (about 800 g), peeled, cored, and sliced
02 - 1 ½ cups (150 g) fresh or frozen cranberries
03 - ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
04 - 1 tablespoon (8 g) all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - ½ teaspoon ground ginger
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - Zest of 1 orange
09 - 2 tablespoons (30 ml) orange juice

→ Crisp Topping

10 - ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
11 - ½ cup (50 g) rolled oats
12 - ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar, packed
13 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
14 - ¼ teaspoon salt
15 - ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
16 - ½ cup (60 g) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch (23 cm) square or round baking dish.
02 - In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, cranberries, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, orange zest, and orange juice. Toss until fruit is evenly coated, then transfer into the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, rolled oats, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt. Incorporate the cold unsalted butter cubes using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture achieves a coarse crumb consistency. If desired, stir in chopped nuts.
04 - Evenly distribute the crisp topping over the fruit mixture. Bake for 40 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling.
05 - Allow the crisp to cool slightly before serving. Present warm, optionally accompanied by vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 1 hour from start to finish
  • Uses simple pantry staples and seasonal fruit
  • Perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors
  • Versatile enough for casual family dinners or holiday celebrations
  • Makes your home smell absolutely amazing while baking
02 -
  • Can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and baked just before serving
  • Doubles easily for larger gatherings using a 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Works perfectly with both fresh and frozen cranberries no need to thaw
  • The orange and spice combination creates an incredible aroma throughout your home

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