Best 7 Baked Cranberry Fruit Casserole Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our delectable Baked Cranberry Fruit Casserole, a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic casserole is not only a beloved breakfast treat but also a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a delightful dessert or a comforting snack. With its vibrant red cranberries, juicy apples, and a symphony of warm spices, this casserole exudes a festive charm perfect for special occasions or cozy family gatherings. Embark on a delightful journey as we unveil the secrets behind this timeless recipe, exploring variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and allergies. Discover how simple ingredients can transform into a culinary masterpiece, leaving your loved ones craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP



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Apple cranberry crisp is a wonderful dessert for fall, when both cranberries and apples are in season. The fruits are quite compatible in flavor and color, and they help make any table look festive and inviting. -Martha Sue Stroud, Clarksville, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Combine apples, cranberries, sugar and flour. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. In a bowl, mix topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until fruit is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY APPLE CASSEROLE/CRISP



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My husband loves this one so much he asked a neighbor for it! We eat it at Thanksgiving. Although the original recipe calls it a casserole, it tastes more like a crisp to me. It's very sweet and desserty.

Provided by ladypit

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups peeled chopped apples (preferably Granny Smith)
2 cups fresh cranberries
1/2 cup flour, plus
2 tablespoons flour, divided use
1 cup sugar
3 (1 5/8 ounce) packages quick-cooking oatmeal (cinnamon & spice or apples & spice)
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix the apples and the cranberries with 2 tbsp.
  • flour until coated.
  • Add 1 cup sugar and mix well.
  • Put it all in a 2 qt.
  • casserole.
  • Mix the oatmeal, rest of the flour, pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter together.
  • Spoon it over the fruit.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 24.4, Sodium 86.1, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 35.8, Protein 3.7

HOT CRANBERRY BAKE RECIPE



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Hot Cranberry Bake, a reader recipe by Sue-Sue Harstern of Louisville, Kentucky, was originally published in our November 1992 issue, but it's so good that we think it deserves a second look. In this simple, crisp-like dessert, Harstern layers fresh apples and cranberries in a two-quart baking dish, then tops the fruit with fresh lemon juice and granulated sugar. No stirring necessary! A crumbly mixture of quick-cooking oats, chopped walnuts (toast them for even more flavor), brown sugar, and melted butter (or margarine) is sprinkled over the fruit. Then the dish is baked at 325˚F for one hour, or until the topping is crisp and golden and the fruit is tender and bubbly underneath. Harstern suggests serving Hot Cranberry Bake warm with vanilla ice cream and we couldn't agree more. The creamy, sweet ice cream cuts the tartness of the cranberries and dresses up this homey dessert. While we love the recipe as-is, we also like the flexibility of it. You can use any cooking apple-we prefer the flavor and texture of Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala, although a combination of any of these apples will also work well. You can easily swap out the walnuts for chopped pecans, if you prefer. You can also add spices to the oat topping for more flavor and warmth. We recommend adding up to 1/2 teaspoon of dried spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or apple pie spice. And if you're looking for a fantastic dessert that also happens to be dairy-free or vegan, you can make this dish with an equal amount of melted or liquid coconut oil in place of the butter. The coconut oil adds a subtle sweetness to the topping and browns just as nicely as butter.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Desserts

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups peeled, chopped cooking apples
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1 1/3 cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
Vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Layer apples and cranberries in a lightly greased 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with lemon juice; spoon 1 cup sugar over fruit. Set aside.
  • Combine oats and next 3 ingredients; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened and mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit; bake, uncovered, at 325˚ for 1 hour. Serve dessert warm with vanilla ice cream.

APPLE-CRANBERRY CASSEROLE



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Is this a cranberry casserole or dessert? Who cares because it's tasty. The filling is sweet and tart. While baking, the cranberries burst and the apples are perfectly soft. On top is a nutty and sweet oat topping that's similar to a crisp. Baked until golden brown, it's delicious. Serve this alone for a side dish or with a bit...

Provided by Laura Young

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 c apples, peeled and chopped
2 c raw cranberries
1 1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 c quick oatmeal (uncooked)
1/2 c brown sugar
1/3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c pecans, chopped
1/2 c margarine or butter, melted

Steps:

  • 1. In a 2-quart casserole that has been sprayed with cooking spray, combine apples, cranberries, and sugar.
  • 2. Mix oats, brown sugar, flour, and pecans in a medium mixing bowl.
  • 3. Pour melted butter on the oat mixture and mix well.
  • 4. Top the apple and cranberries with the oat mixture.
  • 5. Bake in 350 degree oven for about one hour.
  • 6. Bake until golden brown and bubbly.
  • 7. Serve hot. Good with chicken, turkey, or ham

HOME-FOR-CHRISTMAS FRUIT BAKE



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Pop this special dish in the oven and mouths will water in anticipation- the cinnamony aroma is tantalizing! The fruit comes out tender and slightly tart, while the pecan halves add a delightful crunch. -Bonnie Baumgardner, Sylva, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium apple, peeled and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks
1 can (29 ounces) peach halves, drained
1 can (29 ounces) pear halves, drained
1 jar (6 to 8 ounces) maraschino cherries
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Toss apple slices with lemon juice. Arrange in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Combine pineapple, peaches and pears; spoon over apples. Top with cherries and pecans; set aside. , In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, cinnamon and reserved pineapple juice. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved and butter is melted. Pour over fruit. Bake, uncovered, until apples are tender, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BAKED CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12- ounce) bag cranberries, fresh or frozen
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
1/4 cup bourbon, or more

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine the cranberries, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small baking dish and cover. Bake for about 55 minutes. Remove the cover and stir to melt any un-dissolved sugar. Return the dish to the oven and bake for about 5 to 10 more minutes, or until the cranberries are soft and surrounded by a syrupy sauce. Remove the dish from the oven and immediately stir in the bourbon, to taste. Let the dish cool to room temperature, then chill for at least hour before serving. The sauce will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.

CRANBERRY CASSEROLE



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From an old issue of the Houston Chronicle. This is like a cobbler or crisp but with cranberries - yum!

Provided by loof751

Categories     Apple

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 -5 apples (3 cups chopped)
2 cups cranberries, raw
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Spray a 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Chop the apples (unpeeled). Put apples, cranberries and sugar in the casserole and combine.
  • In a medium bowl combine oats, brown sugar, flour, pecans and margarine.
  • Top fruit mixture with oat mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, until bubbly and light brown.
  • Great warm as a side dish or as dessert with vanilla ice cream!

Tips:

  • Use medium heat when preparing the cranberry mixture to avoid burning.
  • To ensure a smooth and lump-free batter, whisk the dry ingredients together separately before combining them with the wet ingredients.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can substitute frozen cranberries. Just be sure to thaw them before using.
  • To make sure that the casserole is cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the casserole is done.
  • Serve the casserole warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This baked cranberry fruit casserole is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet apples, and tangy citrus flavors is sure to please everyone at your table. The casserole is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice for dessert.

Whether you are looking for a show-stopping dessert for a dinner party or a simple and comforting treat for a family gathering, this baked cranberry fruit casserole is sure to be a hit.

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