Cranberry Apple Crisp Dessert
This is the best cranberry apple crisp you’ll ever taste! Tangy, sweet, crunchy, and perfectly cozy for fall and holiday gatherings.
🕒 Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 55 min | Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
Why You’ll Love This Cranberry Apple Crisp
- Sweet & tangy balance from apples + cranberries
- Crunchy golden topping with warm cinnamon flavor
- Easy to make ahead and perfect with ice cream!
The Best Cranberry Apple Crisp
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Tangy cranberries and sweet honeycrisp apples under a buttery oat-cinnamon crumb—simple, cozy, and perfect for holidays!
Ingredients
For the Topping
- ⅔ cup flour
- ¾ cup oats
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup butter (cold, cubed)
For the Cranberry Apple Filling
- 3 large honeycrisp apples, peeled & chopped
- 1 ½ cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch, nutmeg, and vanilla; transfer to a greased 9-inch pie dish or 8×8-inch pan.
3. In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and vanilla; cut in until crumbly like small peas.
4. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the fruit. Set pan on a baking sheet in case it bubbles over.
5. Bake for 55 minutes until the topping is golden and the filling is bubbly.
6. Rest 5–10 minutes to set; serve warm (amazing with vanilla ice cream).
Notes
Make ahead: Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours; bake straight from the fridge, adding a few extra minutes.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers 3–4 days; reheat in a 325°F oven to re-crisp.
Swap ideas: Sub pears for some apples or add chopped pecans to the topping for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 357
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 248mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
🍽️ Ingredients
For the Topping
- ⅔ cup flour
- ¾ cup oats
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup butter (cold, cubed)
For the Cranberry Apple Filling
- 3 large honey crisp apples, peeled & chopped
- 1 ½ cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, brown sugar, cinnamon, corn starch, nutmeg, and vanilla. Mix well and transfer to a greased 9-inch pie dish or 8×8-inch baking pan. 🍏🍒
- In another bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold cubed butter and vanilla extract. Use a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture is crumbly like small peas.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over fruit mixture. Place pan on a baking sheet (it may bubble over).
- Bake for 55 minutes, until topping is golden and fruit is bubbly.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Best enjoyed warm with vanilla ice cream! 🍨
💡 Pro Tips & Tricks
- Make Ahead: Assemble ahead, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven for best crispiness.
- Substitutions: Try pears instead of apples, or add chopped pecans to the topping for extra crunch.
📊 Nutrition (per serving)
| Serving Size | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 slice | 357 | 3g | 61g | 12g | 4g | 41g |
Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on ingredients and preparation.
FAQs
Can I use frozen cranberries?
Yes! No need to thaw—just toss them in with the apples.
Can I make this gluten-free?
Absolutely! Swap flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
What apples work best?
Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji apples give the best sweet-tart balance.
Conclusion
This cranberry apple crisp is the perfect holiday dessert—simple, festive, and bursting with flavor. Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream, and watch it disappear fast!
