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Thanksgiving Cranberry Apple Crisp

This holiday season, surprise your guests with a dessert that combines the classic comfort of apples with the festive tang of cranberries, topped with a buttery oat crumble that creates an irresistible texture contrast.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Thanksgiving, Cranberry, Apple, Crisp, Holiday Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 325kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish or 10-inch cast iron skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter (optional)

Ingredients

Fruit Filling

  • 4 large Granny Smith apples about 2 pounds, peeled, cored, and sliced
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt

Oat Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or a 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced apples, cranberries, granulated sugar, flour, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, work the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  • Transfer the fruit mixture to your prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution. Sprinkle the oat crumble topping uniformly over the fruit, covering it completely.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the fruit filling is bubbling around the edges.
  • Allow the crisp to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. This cooling period allows the juices to thicken and the flavors to meld together.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with almond flour or a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix. Honey or maple syrup can replace up to half the granulated sugar for a more complex sweetness. Pink lady or honeycrisp apples offer a delightful alternative to Granny Smith varieties.
Make-ahead tip: Prepare the fruit filling and topping separately up to 2 days in advance. Store in separate containers in the refrigerator, then assemble and bake right before serving.
Serving suggestions: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, cinnamon gelato, or a dollop of Greek yogurt. A drizzle of caramel sauce makes an excellent addition.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 110mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 38g
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