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Apple Cranberry Crisp with golden oat topping crisp and juicy fruits arranged on white dish soft lighting

Apple Cranberry Crisp: The Easiest, Tastiest Way to Enjoy Fall's Bounty

Indulge in the flavors of fall with this easy Apple Cranberry Crisp recipe. A perfect balance of tart and sweet, it's a crowd-pleaser that's also healthier than you'd expect!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 231
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Filling
  • 6 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 cups cranberries, fresh or frozen
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
Oat Topping
  • 1 cup oats
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.333 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup butter, cold and cubed

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Vegetable peeler
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Mixing Spoon
  • Fork

Method
 

Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss them with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Mix well and set aside.
Step 2: Cooking the Main Components
  1. In another bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a fork, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Transfer the fruit mixture to your baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the oat topping evenly over the fruit.
Step 3: Assembling the Dish
  1. Bake the crisp for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges.

Notes

For a crunchier topping, you can press it down slightly before baking.