Apple and Cranberry Crisp

prep time:
15 minutes
total time:
1 hour
RichardRichard Becker

ingredients

Apple Mixture
  • 6 cups firm apples peeled, cored and cut into 1/2 dice
  • 1 tbsp lemon or orange juice
  • 1-2 cups fresh whole cranberries (optional)
  • 1/2 cup sugar (use only 2 tbsp if cranberries are omitted)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Crisp Topping
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 3/4 cup oats
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt

directions

  • 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

  • 2

    Mix all ingredients for the apple mixture in a bowl. Let sit until sugar dissolves and mixture is moist, about 10 minutes.

  • 3

    Place all crisp topping ingredients in a bowl, mix together until butter combines and mixture forms crumbs.

  • 4

    Place apple cranberry mixture in a buttered (or use cooking spray) 9" square baking dish or 6-8 8oz. ramekins or deep gratin dishes.

  • 5

    Top the apple cranberry mix evenly with the crisp topping.

  • 6

    Bake for 45-50 minutes until apples are tender and bubble and topping is firm.

  • 7

    Bake smaller size ramekins for about 30-35 minutes on a baking sheet.

  • 8

    Best when served with vanilla ice cream or fresh whipped cream.

notes

Use firm baking apples such as Gala, Braeburn, Granny Smith, Northern Spy or Cortland.

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