Best 7 Traditional Cranberry Apple Crisp Recipes

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In the realm of classic desserts, few treats evoke the essence of comfort and warmth like the Traditional Cranberry Apple Crisp. This delightful dish is a harmonious blend of tart cranberries, sweet apples, and a crispy oat topping, all enveloped in a symphony of spices. Its captivating aroma fills the air with a nostalgic charm, inviting loved ones to gather around the table for a taste of pure indulgence.

As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover two delectable variations of this beloved dessert. The first recipe stays true to tradition, featuring a vibrant filling of cranberries and apples, perfectly balanced by a buttery oat topping. The second recipe adds a delightful twist with the inclusion of tangy rhubarb, creating a captivating interplay of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Whether you prefer the classic combination of cranberries and apples or the unique marriage of cranberries, apples, and rhubarb, these recipes offer a delightful treat for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to indulge in a culinary creation that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

OLD FASHIONED CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP



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This Old Fashioned Cranberry Apple Crisp is the perfect easy dessert recipe for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other special gathering this season -- with just 10 minutes of prep!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped apples ((you do not need to peel them first, but you can if you prefer))
2 cups fresh cranberries
¼ cup white sugar
¾ cup old fashioned oats
½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
½ cup finely chopped pecans ((about 2 ounces))
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 1 ½ -quart or 2-quart baking dish (or an 8-inch square dish) with cooking spray.
  • Combine cranberries, apples and sugar in the prepared dish.
  • In a separate bowl, combine oats, melted butter, pecans, brown sugar, flour and salt. Sprinkle topping over the fruit.
  • Bake (uncovered) for 45-55 minutes (or until fruit is tender and topping is golden brown).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /6 of the crisp, Calories 420 kcal, Carbohydrate 59.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, Fat 23.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Cholesterol 41.3 mg, Sodium 165.4 mg, Fiber 5.1 g, Sugar 33.8 g, UnsaturatedFat 11.3 g

TRADITIONAL CRANBERRY APPLE CRISP



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We love to have this at Christmastime as a special treat; a family friend shared it with my mother years ago. Serve alone or with vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Lisa Mullings

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup orange juice
2 cups white sugar
5 cups fresh cranberries
4 Gala apples - peeled, cored, and chopped
¾ cup chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup rolled oats
⅓ cup butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x12-inch baking dish.
  • Heat the orange juice, sugar, and about half the cranberries in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil; simmer until the cranberries pop, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the apples and the rest of the cranberries. Remove from heat, allow to cool for several minutes, then pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • In a bowl, mix together the pecans, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and oats. Stir in the butter until thoroughly incorporated, then sprinkle the oat topping over the fruit mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the filling is bubbling and the oat topping has begun to brown, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740.6 calories, Carbohydrate 141.3 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 86.9 mg, Sugar 118.9 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.

APPLE-CRANBERRY CRISP



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A wonderful combination of apples and fresh cranberries with a crisp, pecan topping.

Provided by PATTON0626

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and thinly sliced
¾ cup cranberries
¼ cup white sugar
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup quick-cooking oats
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup butter, cut into pieces
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C.) Butter an 8 inch square baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together apples, cranberries, white sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place evenly into baking dish.
  • In the same bowl, combine oats, flour and brown sugar. With a fork, mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over apples.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until topping is golden brown, and apples are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 46.5 mg, Sugar 32.2 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.

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

CLASSIC APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP



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For a little old-fashioned goodness, treat your clan to this divine dish that bakes up warm and bubbly. It's great on its own or served with a scoop of ice cream. -Billie Moss, Walnut Creek, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, lemon juice and cinnamon. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, mix flour and remaining brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit., Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until topping is golden brown and filling is bubbly. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 134mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, tart apples. This will give your crisp the best flavor. Some good varieties to use include Granny Smith, Braeburn, and Honeycrisp.
  • Don't overcook the apples. You want them to be tender, but not mushy. Cook them until they are just starting to soften.
  • Use a good quality oat topping. This is what will give your crisp its crunchy texture. Make sure to use oats that are labeled "old-fashioned" or "rolled." Quick oats will not work well in this recipe.
  • Don't skimp on the butter. Butter is what makes the oat topping so delicious. Use real butter, not margarine or butter-flavored spread.
  • Serve the crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. This is the best way to enjoy it!

Conclusion:

Cranberry apple crisp is a classic fall dessert that is easy to make and loved by everyone. With its sweet-tart apples, tangy cranberries, and crunchy oat topping, it's the perfect way to end a meal. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting dessert, give this recipe a try.

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