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Cranberry Apple Crisp

Cranberry Apple Crisp

The Thanksgiving table is set, the turkey is resting, and someone just asked what is for dessert — this is the crisp to bring.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Baking/Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the cranberry apple filling
  • 5 cups sweet-tart apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks 4 medium to large, about 1 1/2 pounds
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 5 ounces
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon orange zest or 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the topping
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour or almond flour for gluten-free
  • 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 8 tablespoons cold unsalted or salted butter, cut into pieces or vegan butter

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Make the filling. Core, peel, and cut the apples into 1/2-inch chunks. Combine the apples with the cranberries, orange zest, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a large bowl and toss until well coated. Pour into a 7 x 11-inch baking dish.
  3. Make the topping. In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and kosher salt. Cut the butter into small pieces, then use a fork or pastry cutter to work it into the oat mixture until fully distributed and a crumbly dough forms. Scatter the topping evenly over the fruit and smooth it into an even layer with your fingers.
  4. Bake. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is evenly golden brown and the filling is bubbly. Cool for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then serve warm. Leftovers can sit covered on the counter for up to 1 day; after that, refrigerate.