Description
This Cranberry Apple Crisp is a delightful autumn dessert featuring a spiced fruit filling of apples, pears, and fresh cranberries, topped with a buttery pecan oat crumble. Baked until golden and bubbling, it offers a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness with a crunchy topping, ideal for cozy gatherings or a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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Topping
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped pecan nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, diced
Filling
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 2 medium pears, peeled, cored and diced (or substitute with more apples)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, large ones halved
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a deep 7×11 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make topping: In a medium bowl, combine the light brown sugar, rolled oats, flour, chopped pecans, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Add the cold diced butter and use your hands to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly. Refrigerate the topping while you prepare the filling.
- Make filling: In a large bowl, mix the diced apples, diced pears, fresh cranberries, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour, and cinnamon. Stir thoroughly to coat the fruit evenly with sugar and flour, which helps thicken the filling as it bakes.
- Assemble: Transfer the fruit filling into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the chilled topping over the fruit layer, covering it completely.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping turns golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil to prevent burning. After baking, let the crisp rest on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with seeds or additional oats.
- Adjust sugar amounts to taste depending on the tartness of the fruit.
- Serving this crisp warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream enhances its flavor.
- Make ahead tip: Prepare the topping and filling separately and refrigerate; assemble and bake when ready.
