Simply Delicious Cranberry Apple Crisp
Simple and delicious cranberry apple crisp is sweet, buttery, and tart!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 45
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Ingredients
3-4 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1" pieces
1 12-ounce package of fresh cranberries (about 3 cups)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (or 1/3 cup granulated sugar)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed, plus 1 tablespoon for cooking the apples
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 1/4 cup rolled oats
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Set aside a 9x9 baking pan or pie pan lightly greased.
In a large non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter on medium heat. Saute the apples until soft, about 7-8 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent excess browning. Set aside and let cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of water with the cornstarch to create a slurry, and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Toss the cranberries and apples with the slurry, then add the lemon juice, and maple syrup (or sugar). Stir well to coat evenly. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, stir to combine the remaining ingredients except the butter. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the butter with the oat mixture until a crumbly mixture forms. Can also use a food processor or two forks to achieve this oat mixture.
Pour the mixture evenly on top of the cranberry-apple mixture in the prepared pan.
Bake for 45-50 minutes or once the fruit is bubbling the and topping is golden brown in color.
Serve with your favorite vanilla ice cream or some creamy yogurt!
Notes
If you prefer less tart cranberries, add more maple syrup or sugar with the cranberry apple mixture based on your desired level of sweetness. I prefer less sugar in my recipes.
Pre-cooked apples will improve the texture of this crisp! If you prefer instead of sauteing, try boiling or baking the apples.
