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baked cranberry apple crisp topped with vanilla ice cream and a sprig of mint on a red watercolored background.
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5 from 53 votes

Apple Cranberry Crisp

This Cranberry apple crisp offers a delicious blend of sweet and tart flavors with juicy apples and tangy cranberries under a cinnamon-infused oat topping. Every bite provides a cozy mix of textures and tastes, creating a delightful holiday treat that captures the spirit of the season.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan
Servings: 8
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Courtney Paige

Equipment

  • 9" pie dish or casserole equivalent
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • rubber spatuala

Ingredients

Fruit Mixture

  • 3-4 honey crisp apples
  • 2 ½ cups cranberries fresh
  • 2 tbsp tapioca flour or cornstarch
  • 1 tsp orange extract
  • 1 tbsp orange zest

Crisp Topping

  • ½ cup +2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Start by coring the apples and slicing them in small slices. Place sliced apples in a large bowl.
  • Add the cranberries, corn starch, orange extract, and orange zest to the mixing bowl. Toss together until the cornstarch and sugar are absorbed.
    diced apples, cranberries, orange zest, cornstarch, and sugar in glass bowl on white background.
  • Pour the cranberry and apple mixture into the pie/casserole baking dish. No need to wash the bowl, we will use the same mixing bowl to make the crumble.
  • Add all of the crumble ingredients together and cut/fold. The mixture should absorb all of the melted coconut oil. If it is too crumbly, add more coconut oil. If it’s too wet, add more flour in increments of 1 tablespoon.
    streusel topping mixture folded together in a glass bowl on white background.
  • Place the oat mixture on top of the fruit mixture. Cover with tinfoil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the tinfoil halfway through baking and bake for another 20-25 minutes (or until cranberries have split and the oat streusel is golden brown.
    oatmeal streusel topping spread over cranberry and apple mixture before baking.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or cool whip. Enjoy!

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Notes

Keep the apple cranberry crisp covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for 2-4 days.
To reheat, put the entire pan back in the oven at 300°F for ~8-10 minutes, or reheat individual servings in the microwave. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 34g