Apple Cranberry Crisp
Makes:
1 8-inch (20 cm) crisp (or 6 individual crisps)
Category:
The most comforting of fall desserts, you can have a crisp in the oven in a matter of minutes.
Notes: Serve warm, topped with ice cream or cream, if desired.
Ingredients
Topping:
- ½ cup (75 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) rolled oats
- ½ cup (100 g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 5 tbsp (75 mL) unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup (50 g) chopped pecans
Fruit:
- 4 Mutsu or Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 cup (250 mL) fresh or frozen cranberries
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- zest and juice of 1 small orange
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish or 6 5-ounce ramekins.
Step 2
For topping, combine flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon, salt and butter in a bowl. Work together with fingertips until crumbly. Stir in nuts and set aside.
Step 3
Toss the apples and cranberries with sugar, orange zest and juice. Spoon into prepared baking dish(es). Sprinkle topping evenly over the fruit. Bake until bubbly and apples are tender, about 30 minutes. Let cool slightly.
