Description
This Simple and Healthy Cranberry Apple Crisp is a comforting and delicious dessert that combines tart apples and fresh cranberries with a crumbly oat topping. It’s easy to prepare, wholesome, and perfect for any occasion, whether as a dessert or a sweet breakfast treat when paired with Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 6 1/2 cups apples, sliced and peeled (Granny Smith, Macintosh, or any tart apple)
- 1 1/2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup apple juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Topping
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour (whole wheat flour for a healthier option)
- 2/3 cup large flake/rolled oats
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Gluten-Free Variation
- Use ground almonds instead of flour
- Ensure rolled oats are gluten-free, like Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Oats
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit Filling: In an 8-inch square baking dish, combine sliced and peeled apples, cranberries, granulated sugar, apple juice, and lemon juice. Mix gently to combine and level the top evenly.
- Make the Topping: In a separate bowl, toss together the flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle the melted butter over the mixture and combine until you achieve a crumbly texture resembling coarse crumbs.
- Assemble the Crisp: Sprinkle the crumbly topping evenly over the apple and cranberry filling, making sure all fruit is well-covered.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 45 minutes or until the topping is golden and crisp and the fruit filling is bubbling.
- Cool and Serve: Let the crisp cool for 30 minutes before serving. For an extra touch, add vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or Greek yogurt on top. Optionally, sprinkle a little extra cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- If using only apples, increase the amount to 8 cups to replace the cranberries.
- For variations, substitute cranberries with 2 cups blackberries or pears alongside 6 cups apples.
- The recipe is forgiving, so feel free to experiment with different apple varieties and berry combinations.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the flour with ground almonds and use certified gluten-free oats.
- Serving the crisp with Greek yogurt adds protein and a creamy texture while keeping it healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: apple crisp, cranberry dessert, healthy apple crisp, baked apple dessert, oat topping, easy fall dessert, gluten-free apple crisp option
