Warm Up with Quick Cranberry Apple Crisp for Cozy Evenings
Quick Cranberry Apple Crisp is a delightful dessert perfect for chilly evenings.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 6 cups Honeycrisp Apples, diced Substitute with Granny Smith for tartness.
- 2 cups Cranberries Fresh or frozen can be used without thawing.
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Using pure vanilla extract gives the best taste.
- 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Opt for King Arthur flour for best results.
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Freshly ground ginger is preferred.
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Complements both apples and cranberries beautifully.
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Keep cold for a flaky texture.
- 1 cup Rolled Oats Use old-fashioned oats for best results.
- 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg A pinch is sufficient for this recipe.
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt Just a small amount makes a big difference.
Instructions
How to Make Quick Cranberry Apple Crisp
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Peel and core the Honeycrisp apples, then dice them into 1/2-inch pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the diced apples with cranberries, brown sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and ground ginger.
- In another bowl, mix the cold unsalted butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until it resembles coarse crumbs. Then, fold in the rolled oats.
- Evenly sprinkle the topping mixture over the fruit filling, pressing it down gently.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling bubbles.
- Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving warm, ideally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra indulgent touch.