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Quick Cranberry Apple Crisp: A Delightful Twist on a Classic Recipe

Quick Cranberry Apple Crisp Delicious Quick Cranberry Apple Crisp recipe with step-by-step instructions. Print Recipe Pin Recipe Prep Time 18minutes mins Cook Time 37minutes mins Total Time 55minutes mins Servings 6 servings Calories 1925 kcal Ingredients For the filling: 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur all-purpose flour) 1/2 tsp ground ginger (freshly ground preferred) 2 cups chopped apples (about 3-4 medium apples, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces) 3 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen) 1 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla (pure vanilla extract for best flavor) For the topping: 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 8 tbsp unsalted butter (softened to room temperature) 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed) 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1 pinch salt 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant) 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg For serving (optional): vanilla ice cream (optional but recommended for serving) Instructions Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. While the oven heats, prepare your mise en place by peeling, coring, and dicing the apples into roughly 1/2-inch pieces—I like to toss them in a bit of lemon juice if you have it on hand to prevent browning, though it's not essential. Measure out all your dry ingredients for both the filling and topping so everything is ready when you need it. In a large bowl, combine the prepared apples with the cranberries (fresh or frozen—no need to thaw), then add 1 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. Gently toss until the fruit is evenly coated with the sugar and spices. Transfer this mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it in an even layer. The flour will help thicken the juices as the fruit bakes, creating a lovely sauce beneath the crisp topping. In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter with 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Using a fork or your fingertips, work the mixture together until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs with pea-sized pieces of butter visible throughout—I find using my fingertips gives the best texture for a truly crispy topping. Once you reach this texture, add the 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats and stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture. Spread the crisp topping evenly over the fruit filling from Step 2, then gently press it down with the back of a spoon or your fingers to create an even, compact layer. This helps the topping bake more uniformly and achieve that satisfying crispness. Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 35-40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and you can see the fruit starting to bubble slightly at the edges of the dish.
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Delicious Quick Cranberry Apple Crisp recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (I use King Arthur all-purpose flour)
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger (freshly ground preferred)
  • 2 cups chopped apples (about 3–4 medium apples, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 3 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla (pure vanilla extract for best flavor)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 serving vanilla ice cream (optional but recommended for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. While the oven heats, prepare your mise en place by peeling, coring, and dicing the apples into roughly 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the prepared apples with the cranberries, then add light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and ground ginger. Gently toss until the fruit is evenly coated.
  4. Transfer this mixture to your prepared baking dish, spreading it in an even layer.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the softened butter with light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
  6. Add the rolled oats and stir gently until just combined.
  7. Spread the crisp topping evenly over the fruit filling, then press it down to create an even, compact layer.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the fruit is bubbling slightly.

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