Deliciously Easy Quick Cranberry Apple Crisp for Cozy Nights
Quick Cranberry Apple Crisp is a delightful dessert that combines sweet apples and tart cranberries under a buttery oat topping.
Equipment
- Oven
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- - Large bowl
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 4 cups diced Honeycrisp Apples Can substitute with Granny Smith or Gala/Fuji
- 2 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen without thawing
- 3/4 cups Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
- 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with a gluten-free blend
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for best results
For the Topping
- 1/2 cups Butter Use cold for the crispiest texture
- 1 cup Rolled Oats Ensure to use old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Freshly ground is preferred
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Use freshly ground for optimal taste
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Peel, core, and dice the Honeycrisp apples into 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the diced apples and cranberries. Sprinkle in the light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and ground ginger. Toss well until coated, then transfer into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix together the cold butter, light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until crumbly. Fold in the rolled oats.
- Spread the oat topping evenly over the fruit filling in the baking dish and gently press down.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Allow to cool for about 10-15 minutes. Serve warm topped with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with caramel for an extra touch of sweetness. Ensure uniform apple pieces for even baking.