Cranberry Apple Crisp
A comforting dessert that blends tart cranberries and sweet honey crisp apples, topped with a delightful crumb mixture for a cozy treat.
Ingredients
For the filling
- 3 large honey crisp apples Peeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen) For tartness
- 1/2 cup brown sugar For sweetness and moisture
- 3 tbsp corn starch To thicken the filling
- 1 tsp cinnamon For warm spice flavor
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg For warm spice flavor
- 1 tsp vanilla extract For flavor depth
For the topping
- 2/3 cup flour For structure
- 3/4 cup oats For texture and heartiness
- 2/3 cup brown sugar For sweetness and moisture
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon For warm spice flavor
- 1/2 tsp salt To enhance the sweetness
- 1/2 cup cold butter (cut into cubes) For richness
- 1 tsp vanilla extract For flavor depth
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Peel and chop the honey crisp apples into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, and nutmeg. Mix well and pour into a 9-inch pie plate or 8x8-inch square pan.
Making the Topping
- In a separate large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
- Incorporate the cold, cubed butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add vanilla extract to the topping mixture and stir.
Baking
- Spread the crumble mixture evenly over the cranberry-apple filling.
- Place the dish on a baking sheet and bake for 55 minutes.
- Let the dish rest for 5 to 10 minutes after baking.
Notes
Letting the crisp rest is crucial for the filling's consistency. Serve warm, with options for ice cream or yogurt.