Best 5 Easy Apple Cranberry Dessert Squares Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Easy Apple Cranberry Dessert Squares. Perfectly blending the tartness of cranberries and the sweetness of apples, this delectable dessert is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Featuring a crispy oat crumb crust, a tender and flavorful apple cranberry filling, and a sweet streusel topping, these squares offer a delightful textural contrast that will tantalize your taste buds. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you're looking for a special holiday treat or a comforting dessert to enjoy on a cozy evening, our Apple Cranberry Dessert Squares are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings.

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

CRANBERRY-APPLE PIE SQUARES



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Combine two holiday fruit favorites in this inviting pie, with a basic crust and a special caramel and ice cream topping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup milk
8 1/2 cups thinly sliced, peeled baking apples (3 lb.; about 9 medium)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup caramel ice cream topping, heated
Vanilla or cinnamon ice cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well. With pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In small bowl, combine egg yolk and milk; beat well. Add to flour mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll dough to form 15x11-inch rectangle. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Press in bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan.
  • Place apples in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, or until apples are fork-tender. Add 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix well. Spoon apple mixture over crust. Sprinkle with cranberries.
  • In medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 45 to 60 minutes or until topping is deep golden brown, apples are tender and filling is bubbly. Cool 1 hour.
  • To serve, cut warm dessert into squares; place on individual dessert plates. Top each with caramel topping and ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Recipe, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 50 g

EASY CRANBERRY AND APPLE CAKE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h12m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fresh cranberries, rinsed and picked over for stems
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1/2 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
1 tablespoon grated orange zest (2 oranges)
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1 1/8 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Combine the cranberries, apple, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs on medium-high speed for 2 minutes. With the mixer on medium, add 1 cup of the granulated sugar, the butter, vanilla, and sour cream and beat just until combined. On low speed, slowly add the flour and salt.
  • Pour the fruit mixture evenly into a 10-inch glass pie plate. Pour the batter over the fruit, covering it completely. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon and sprinkle it over the batter. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean and the fruit is bubbling around the edges. Serve warm or at room temperature.

EASY APPLE-CRANBERRY DESSERT SQUARES



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Looking for a delicious fruit dessert? Then check out these apple and cranberry squares made with Original Bisquick® mix and served with ice cream.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup cold butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (about 5 large)
1 bag (6 oz) sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
3 eggs
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix Bisquick mix, oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture is crumbly. Remove 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture to small bowl; stir in pecans. Set aside for topping. Pat remaining crumb mixture into bottom of pan.
  • In large bowl, toss apples, cranberries, granulated sugar and cinnamon. In small bowl, whisk together sour cream and eggs. Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat. Spoon filling over crust; sprinkle reserved crumb/nut mixture over filling.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool 30 minutes. Cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Serve warm with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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.

EASY APPLE-CRANBERRY DESSERT SQUARES



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This is a recipe from Betty Crocker's e-newsletter. I have not tried it yet, but it sounds perfect for fall.

Provided by MJMommy13

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 32 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups Bisquick
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup cold butter or 1 cup margarine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
8 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1 (6 ounce) bag dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 and spray 15x10 pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, mix Bisquick, oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Remove 1 1/2 cups mixture to a small bowl and stir in pecans. Set this aside for topping and press remaining mixture into pan.
  • In a large bowl, toss apples, cranberries, sugar and cinnamon. In a small bowl whisk together sour cream and eggs. Pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Spoon fillng onot crust and sprinkle with reserved crumb/nut mixture.
  • Bake 45-55 minutes until topping is golden brown and apples are tender. Cool for at least 30 minutes. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.4, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 167.2, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 18.1, Protein 2.4

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe apples and cranberries. This will ensure that your dessert squares have the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dry squares.
  • Bake the squares until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will prevent them from being underbaked or overbaked.
  • Let the squares cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Serve the squares with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include whipped cream, ice cream, or caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

Apple Cranberry Dessert Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh apples and cranberries, and they have a sweet and tart flavor that is sure to please everyone. These squares are also very versatile, and they can be served with a variety of toppings. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy dessert, give Apple Cranberry Dessert Squares a try!

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